Sam Gibb sets new boys 13 3000m racewalk record at Junior Olympics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Sam Gibb of Elgin Sharks Track Club recorded a time of 14:22.37 in the boys 13 3000m racewalk at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines, Iowa. Gibb's performance broke the previous record of 14:44.76, which had stood for nearly 20 years. He finished nearly two minutes ahead of the second-place finisher, Saiin Patel, who clocked 16:03.48. The race was highlighted as the first record of the ongoing Junior Olympic Games, suggesting further records may be at risk throughout the competition.
- •Gibb finishes with a time of 14:22.37
- •Patel takes second place with 16:03.48
- •Record was previously held by Tyler Sorensen since 2007
- •Event took place at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games
- •More events remain scheduled for the Junior Olympics
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — A New Record! Sam Gibb Demolishes Boys Age 13 3000m Racewalk At AAU Junior Olympic Games
"The first record of the 2026 Junior Olympic Track And Field Games is set by Sam Gibb in the 13-year-old boys 300m racewalk.
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