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Best of DyeStat - A Look Back At Our Top Stories Of 2018Published by
Best Of DyeStat: Our Top Stories Of 2018 By Doug Binder, DyeStat Editor Big thanks to the writers and contributors who delved into many of the top stories in track and field and cross country in 2018. Editor Erik Boal and writers Mary Albl, Dave Devine, Brian Towey, Landon Negri, Mike Newman and Adam Kopet all continued to uncover stories, cover events and report news during a year of growth for DyeStat. In case you missed them, here is a list of our best stories of 2018. Jan. 9: Andrew Wheating announced his retirement, which offered a moment to reflect on the highs and lows of his career and look forward to a life after racing.
Jan. 11: Rebecca Mehra of Oiselle was eager to participate at the Great Edinburgh XCountry International Challenge, her second chance to compete for the U.S.
Jan. 13: Sondre Guttormsen became the second prep vaulter to clear 18 feet indoors at the UCS Spirit National Pole Vault Summit.
Jan. 14: Jenna Rogers, the high school high jump champion from New Jersey, got her start jumping onto the family couch.
Jan. 22: Former high school sprinter Sam Michener discusses his path to the U.S. Olympic bobsled team ahead of the Winter Olympics in South Korea.
Jan. 28: Georgia freshman Lynna Irby made a big splash with a 200-400 double that brought sudden comparisons to Sanya Richards-Ross.
Jan. 31: Wings of America athletes set to soar at the USATF Cross Country Championships.
Jan. 31: Ten years after his high school victory, Kyle Merber had his sights on winning the Wanamaker Mile title at the NYRR Millrose Games.
Feb. 2: Superstars Katerina Stefanidi and Sandi Morris made the women's pole vault one of the main events at the NYRR Millrose Games.
Feb. 2: Tori Bowie recalls being "forced" into track so that she could play basketball.
Feb. 6: Colorado prep star Emily Sloan was looking forward to a big year.
Feb. 9: Dillon Maggard of Utah State made massive improvement from high school in order to become one of the best distance runners in college track and field.
Feb. 14: Arria Minor of Colorado was set to headline the Simplot Games.
Feb. 17: Scott Houston dealt Sam Kendricks are rare loss in the men's pole vault at the USATF Indoor Championships.
Feb. 22: Hurdler Chad Zallow picked a local, mid-major school and hasn't regretted it.
Feb. 26: Division 3 star Wadeline Jonathas was featured for her success at UMass- Boston.
March 1: A look at the inaugural class of the National High School Track and Field Hall of Fame.
March 3: DyeStat founder John Dye in first class of inaugural Hall of Fame group.
March 5: Western Oregon's David Ribich shows that you can have a big dream at a small school
March 6: High school throwing phenom Trey Knight credits his success with special bond with grandpa.
March 7: Michael Saruni was running with a greater purpose in search of NCAA Division 1 indoor 800-meter title.
March 7: Erik Boal wrote an excellent piece about Harvard star Gabby Thomas' drive for an NCAA indoor 200-meter title.
March 12: Young stars shined, as they always do, at New Balance Nationals Indoor.
March 19: Taylor Ewert from Ohio combines elite level ability in running and racewalking.
March 21: Dave Devine explores the bond and drive of two immigrant boys on the move at North Portland's Roosevelt High School.
March 26: Standout sprinter Alexis Holmes became one of the best in the country after moving away from basketball to pursue an Olympic dream.
March 28: A column about the emotions swirling around the impending re-construction project at Hayward Field.
April 8: Sterling Lester shined at the Arcadia Invitational.
April 11: Clemson freshman Kamryn McIntosh running strong as ever after medical problems curtailed high school senior year.
April 15: Anna Hall dug deep to help Valor Christian CO win the team title at Oregon Relays.
April 18: Dave Devine, in perhaps the best read of the year, brings the 1998 Wyatt TX boys 4x100 relay team into focus on the 20th anniversary of its national high school record.
April 23: Israeli star Adva Cohen set to take part in Drake Relays.
May 1: Mt. SAC officials were stung by the decision to remove the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials.
May 8: The decathlon tradition at Mount St. Mary has been nutured over decades.
May 23: Fresh Kicks - Noah Lyles' rise to fame in track owes greatly to the support of his mother
May 30: Hall, Lester renew acquaintances at Great Southwest.
May 31: A Golden 100 - The people and places who shaped the history of the CIF Track and Field Championships.
June 3: Abby Steiner recounts her record-breaking day at the Ohio state meet.
June 3: Katelynne Hart breaks the all-time Illinois record in the mile at the Magis Mile.
June 4: Decathlete Ayden Owens loves taking on track's biggest challenges.
June 4: Brodey Hasty applying finishing touches to a stellar high school career at Brooks PR Meet.
June 4: Thomas Staines emerging as a big talent, living up to pedigree.
June 5: California star Tierra Robinson-Jones ready for Brooks PR meet.
June 5: Dave Devine recounts the incredible journey of Tejaswin Shankar of India to high jump success at Kansas State.
June 9: Kendall Ellis rallies USC to a dramatic win at the NCAA Championships.
June 12: Coach Claude Toukene built something special at Western Branch VA.
June 26: Maggie Ewen wins the U.S. shot put title.
June 30: Faith over fear enabled Julia Fixsen to reach new heights in the pole vault.
July 12: Briana Williams takes star turn at U-20 World Championships.
July 31: On the 90th anniversary of her historic gold medal, we recount the story of the unforgettable Betty Robinson through the eyes of her grandchildren.
Aug. 30: Gabby Thomas' learning curve accelerates again over busy summer.
Sept. 3: Loudoun Valley VA boys looking to go back-to-back at NXN.
Sept. 6: Bay Shore has embraced Kyle Merber's annual mile event.
Sept. 18: The Weddington NC boys overcome heat, hurricane for fast early start to cross country season.
Oct. 3: 'Wizard of Foz' tells the Dick Fosbury story with powerful details that explain his motivation and innovation.
Oct. 9: Jesuit OR coach Tom Rothenberger's cardiac arrest brought him new perspective and a new lease on life.
Oct. 10: Standout prep runner Easton Allred taking an alternate route into adulthood.
Oct. 12: The inside story of a Chicago Marathon photo of bilateral amputee Brian Reynolds.
Oct. 17: Tori Starcher's influence extends beyond West Virginia.
Oct. 25: Remembering All The Greatness of the 1968 Olympic Team.
Oct. 29: Two-sport standout Rashad Prince of Orange Glen excels in both cross country and football in California.
Oct. 31: Chris Derrick describes his early ventures into the marathon.
Nov. 5: Summit OR girls cross country galvanized by coach's heart attack scare.
Nov. 7: Sydney Masciarelli making a rapid rise in the Northeast.
Nov. 8: Tyler Day good enough to shed the underdog label at NAU.
Nov. 15: In 'Gabe's Race,' Dave Devine tells the incredible story of a Paradise runner's effort to make it to the California state meet after his hometown burned to the ground.
Nov. 22: Five years after 'Catching Kayla,' an update on Kayla Montgomery includes news of her latest goals and her engagement.
Nov. 29: Vista Murrieta CA's Candaele family cherishing memorable season that is headed to NXN.
Dec. 18: Tara Davis in limbo after leaving Georgia.
Dec. 21: Michael Norman, Keturah Orji win Bowerman Awards.
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