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New Approved 2022 Performance Records

Below is the list of 5 new approved indoor and outdoor track & field performance records made this year in 2022. Out of 5 new records, 3 records were made in indoors and 2 in outdoors.

The updated track & field records and Top 10 Performances can be found on our website .

Congratulations to all athletes for breaking new track & field performance records!


INDOORS

American Record – Men
Triple Jump
New 14.84m
48-08.25
Jarvis Anderson 22 Jan 2022 Texas Tech Under Armour HS Classic
Lubbock, TX
Old 14.44m
47-04.50
Ken Myers, Jr. 02 Feb 2003 Mason-Dixon Championships
Newport News, VA
Collegiate Record – Women
Triple Jump
New 9.58m
31-05.25
Hannah Wetzel
Gallaudet University
27 Feb 2022 CNU Qualifier
Newport News, VA
Old -None- Under research for years and recognized this as new Women’s Indoor Collegiate Record.
Prep Record – Boys
Triple Jump
New 48-08.25 Jarvis Anderson
Taylor HS – Texas
22 Jan 2022 Texas Tech Under Armour HS Classic
Lubbock, TX
Old 44-11.25 Jarvis Anderson
McNeil HS – Texas
29 Feb 2020 Louisiana Classic Indoor Youth
Baton Rouge, LA

OUTDOORS

Prep Record – Boys
300m Hurdles
New 37.27 Jarvis Anderson
Taylor HS – Texas
25 Mar 2022 Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays
Austin, TX
Old 37.51 Jarvis Anderson
McNeil HS – Texas
08 May 2021 Texas UIL 6A State Meet
Austin, TX
Triple Jump
New 51-01.00
(NWI)
Jarvis Anderson
Taylor HS – Texas
30 Apr 2022 Texas UIL 4A Region III Meet
Webster, TX
Old 47-08.25 Ken Myers, Jr.
Rio Mesa HS – California
01 Jun 2001 California State Meet
Sacramento, CA
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New Approved 2020 & 2021 Performance Records

Below is the list of 8 new approved track & field performance records made in year 2020 and 2021. Out of 8 new records, 6 records were made in indoors and 2 in outdoors.

The updated track & field records and Top 10 Performances can be found on our website .

Congratulations to all athletes for breaking new track & field performance records!


2020


INDOORS

Prep Record – Boys
Triple Jump
New 44-11.25 Jarvis Anderson
McNeil HS – Texas
29 Feb 2020 Louisiana Classic Indoor Youth
Baton Rouge, LA
Old 44-09.75 Terrell Sumers
Louisiana School for the Deaf
07 Jan 2005 LSU High School Indoor Classic
Baton Rouge, LA
Prep Record – Girls
300m
New 53.60 Chelsea Iyere
Maryland School for the Deaf
21 Feb 2020 Jesuit Invitational
North Bethesda, MD
Old 54.87 Yireh Sanchez
Maryland School for the Deaf
02 Feb 2019 Private and Independent Schools Invitational
North Bethesda, MD
1000m
New 4:45.56 Yireh Sanchez
Maryland School for the Deaf
01 Feb 2020 Private Schools Invitational
North Bethesda, MD
Old -none- New Record
Prep Deaf School Record – Girls
300m
New 53.60 Chelsea Iyere
Maryland
21 Feb 2020 Jesuit Invitational
North Bethesda, MD
Old 54.87 Yireh Sanchez
Maryland
02 Feb 2019 Private and Independent Schools Invitational
North Bethesda, MD
1000m
New 4:45.56 Yireh Sanchez
Maryland
01 Feb 2020 Private Schools Invitational
North Bethesda, MD
Old -none- New Record

2021


INDOORS

Prep Record – Boys
300m
New 42.59 Nicholas Starks
Maryland School for the Deaf
17 Dec 2021 Smithsburg Invitational
Hagerstown, MD
Old -none- New Record

OUTDOORS

Prep Record – Boys
300m Hurdles
New 37.51 Jarvis Anderson
McNeil HS – Texas
08 May 2021 Texas UIL 6A State Meet
Austin, TX
Old 37.99 Joshua Hembrough
Forest Hills Northern HS – Michigan
02 Jun 2007 MHSAA LP Div 2 State Meet
Zeeland, MI
Collegiate Record – Women
1500m
New 4:43.78 Emily Wilson
University of Northern Colorado
17 Apr 2021 Sooner Invite
Norman, OK
Old 4:48.1 Betsy Bachtel
Gallaudet University
05 Apr 1986 Captain’s Classic
Newport News, VA
USADTF President-Jesse Bailey

USADTF Announces New Leader/President

After six months of searching, USA Deaf Track and Field is thrilled to announce a replacement for the President. The post was held by Thomas Withrow since 1998. USADTF will move into a new era of leadership in Mr. Jesse J. Bailey. See his bio below. Please join us welcoming Jesse J, known as JJ. He will carry the torch well.

JJ grew up in New England and graduated from American School for the Deaf in 1986. He went to Gallaudet and graduated there in 1991. He got Master’s from Western Maryland College (now known as McDaniel College) in 2002. He ran in track and field at ASD and Gallaudet also.

Jesse was on USA Deaf Track & Field team to World Games for the Deaf (now called Deaflympics) in 1993 (Sofia, Bulgaria) where he won a gold in 4×100 (he ran third leg in the final). He finished 9th in 100m out of 45 runners and 12th in 200m. He coached USA Deaf Track & Field team twice, 2005 Melbourne and 2009 Taipei, under Thomas, the head coach.

Currently, Jesse is the Athletic Director at the California School for the Deaf, Fremont. He was also the AD at California School for the Deaf, Riverside before moving to CSDF last summer. He also was AD at other schools – Texas School for the Deaf, New Mexico School for the Deaf, Phoenix Day School for the Deaf. He also is certified basketball referee.

Jesse and Thomas will work together to make the transition go smoothly. More to come soon.

Welcome, Jesse!

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Search for USADTF President

USA Deaf Track and Field is seeking candidate who might be interested in assuming the president position starting on June 1, 2021.

This is a volunteer position.

The president oversees day-to-day operation within the organization. Responsible for assembling teams for international competitions such as Deaflympics and world championships. Assist with the committees and coaches. Communicate with USA Deaf Sports Federation and members of USADTF. May need to raise funds for the USA teams for every event. Seek for new prospects. Revisit by-laws and make change, if needed.

The current president will remain available to make the transition go smoothly.

Any interested candidate should send resume and letter of interest to info@usadtf.org

USADTF needs YOU!

Very rewarding experience.

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New Approved 2019 Performance Records

Below is the list of 1 tied and 13 new approved indoor and outdoor track & field performance records made this year in 2019. Out of 14 new/tied records, 6 records were made in indoors and 8 in outdoors.

The updated track & field records and Top 10 Performances can be found on our website .

Congratulations to all athletes for breaking new track & field performance records!


INDOORS

American Record – Men
4x200m Relay
New 1:34.54 Gallaudet University
Eric Gregory
Omar Harvey
Michael Haynes
Toraneau Varice
08 Feb 2019 Eastern Shore Invite
Princess Anne, MD
Old 1:36.08 Gallaudet University
Nick Jones
Montray Roberts
Kai Christenberry
Toraneau Varice
18 Feb 2017 Susquehanna Invitational
Selinsgrove, PA
4x400m Relay
New 3:29.40 National Team
Michael Singleton, Jr.
Brady Perry
Bryant Byrd
Taylor Koss
17 Mar 2019 World Deaf Indoor Athletics Championships
Tallinn, EST
Old 3:36.6 Gallaudet University
Steven Hubmer
Darrin Green
Radcliffe Pryce
Rodd Gatewood
15 Feb 1992 Dickinson College Invitational
Carlisle, PA
American Record – Women
60m Hurdles
Tied 8.94 Janna Vander Meulen 15 Mar 2019 World Deaf Indoor Athletics Championships
Tallinn, EST
Tied 8.94 Connie Johnston 16 Mar 1986 Pathmark National Scholastic Classic
New Haven, CT
Prep Record – Girls
300m
New 54.87 Yireh Sanchez
Maryland School for the Deaf
02 Feb 2019 Private and Independent Schools Invitational
North Bethesda, MD
Old -none- New Record
Prep Deaf School – Girls
300m
New 54.87 Yireh Sanchez
Maryland
02 Feb 2019 Private and Independent Schools Invitational
North Bethesda, MD
Old -none- New Record
4x200m Relay
New 1:58.20 Maryland School for the Deaf
Rajena Guettler
Cassidy Perry
Sierra Herzig-Wilcox
Milana Bielucke
02 Feb 2019 Private and Independent Schools Invitational
North Bethesda, MD
Old 2:13.09 Maryland School for the Deaf
Milana Bielucke
Rajena Guettler
Yireh Sanchez
Alina Williamson
14 Dec 2018 Mercersburg Season Opener
Mercersburg, PA

OUTDOORS

American Record – Women
Shot Put
New 15.14m
49-08.25
Haley Hudson 25 May 2019 NAIA Championships
Gulf Shores, AL
Old 14.16m
46-05.50
Haley Hudson 27 May 2016 NAIA Championships
Gulf Shores, AL
Collegiate Record – Women
Triple Jump
New 11.13m
36-06.25
(NWI)
Hannah Wetzel
Gallaudet University
20 Apr 2019 Gallaudet Invitational
Washington, DC
Old 10.09m
33-01.25
Eva De Porcel
Gallaudet University
01 May 1993 Mason-Dixon Championships
Salisbury, MD
Shot Put
New 15.14m
49-08.25
Haley Hudson
Siena Heights University
25 May 2019 NAIA Championships
Gulf Shores, AL
Old 14.16m
46-05.50
Haley Hudson
Siena Heights University
27 May 2016 NAIA Championships
Gulf Shores, AL
Prep Record – Girls
Hammer Throw
New 60-04 Jenna O’Deay
Oregon School for the Deaf
23 Apr 2019 Cinder Classic
Eugene, OR
Old -none- New Record
Javelin
New 108-11 Cassidy Perry
Maryland School for the Deaf
06 May 2019 Rt. 16 Last Chance Invite
Greencastle, PA
Old 108-05 Cassidy Perry
Maryland School for the Deaf
04 May 2017 IPSL Championships
Mercersburg, PA
Prep Deaf School – Girls
800m
New 2:28.52 Ashley Harlicker
Texas
04 May 2019 TAPPS 4A State Meet
Waco, TX
Old 2:29.5 Tiffany Williams
Maryland
29 Jun 1984 USA Trials
Austin, TX
Hammer Throw
New 60-04 Jenna O’Deay
Oregon
23 Apr 2019 Cinder Classic
Eugene, OR
Old -none- New Record
Javelin
New 108-11 Cassidy Perry
Maryland
06 May 2019 Rt. 16 Last Chance Invite
Greencastle, PA
Old 108-05 Cassidy Perry
Maryland
04 May 2017 IPSL Championships
Mercersburg, PA
Dave Frank - 2021 Head Coach

USADTF Announces Dave Frank as New Head Coach

After interviews with several candidates, USA Deaf Track & Field (USADTF) is pleased to announce its new head coach, Dave Frank of Frederick, MD to lead its national track & field team in preparation for the 2020 World Championships and 2021 Summer Deaflympics.

Frank contributed to the organization in various capacities. He was the head coach for the Youth PanAMDES Games in Montreal, Canada in 2004 and at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC in 2006. He was also the long distance coach for the 2012 World Championships in Toronto, Canada and 2013 Summer Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria. Besides coaching, he also provided assistance in other areas, including fundraising.

USADTF is thus far pleased with Frank’s promising leadership as he is already making plans, including assembling his coaching staff and beginning the process of forming a team of athletes.

USADTF interviewed Frank with the following questions:

1. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT BEING THE NEW SELECTED HEAD COACH OF THE USA SUMMER DEAFLYMPICS TRACK & FIELD TEAM?
– I feel honored to be selected for this exciting opportunity, especially to be able to carry on the legacy of outgoing Head Coach Thomas Withrow. He played a huge role in the growth of the sport of Deaf Track & Field in his 40 years as an athlete, assistant coach and head coach. His passion for and dedication to this sport are to be admired. With the Withrow era ending on a strong note, I hope to continue to improve the overall USADTF program and strengthen the sport of Deaf Track & Field in the next two years.

2. WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO BE THE HEAD COACH?
– It’s a great opportunity to collaborate with knowledgeable specialty coaches whose objective is to see that the USA team continue to compete at the highest possible international level in a cohesive manner.

– I want to continue to be able to give back to the Deaf community, as Deaf sports has been a very important part of my life for decades.

3. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS?
– Recruit and retain athletes who have the potential to medal in the 2021 Summer Deaflympics for each event and athletes who are in the development phase with the realistic goal to participate in future Deaflympics.

– Assure that all athletes are in constant training to remain in top shape to strive to reduce their personal best times or increase their personal best distances/heights.

– Teamwide/countrywise, win as many medals as possible in the 2020 World Championships and 2021 Summer Deaflympics.

– Assure that each athlete/coach represent USA with pride and patriotism at all times.

4. WHAT CHANGES ARE YOU PLANNING ON COMPARING THE PREVIOUS HEAD COACH/TEAMS?
– I do not foresee any major changes in the immediate future. Changes may be made as time goes on.

– As in the previous last few Deaflympics, I plan to welcome only those who have met the “A” standards (who have the potential to medal) and those who meet the “B” standards (development phase). Those who strive to make the Deaflympics team and do not meet those standards are highly encouraged to continue to train and compete to reach them.

5. WHAT CHALLENGES ARE YOU FACING?
– Fundraising continues to be a challenge for the organization. It puts a burden on the athletes and coaches to have to raise their own funds, which distracts from their ability to focus on their sport.

– Lack of awareness among some local deaf athletes who may not be aware of their opportunities with USADTF. My goal is to make a better effort to reach out to more of these athletes who may be a good fit for the team.

Please join USADTF to congratulate Head Coach Dave Frank!

ATHLETES: 2020 World Championships and 2021 Summer Deaflympics application is now open. To apply, for a spot on the USA Team, click here for details.

To make donations to USADTF, click here.