Birmingham's Mondo track prepares for the City Section finals, all set and ready for the competition.
Hey there! Let's chat about the juicy scoop in high school sports. The City Section track prelims and finals are about to go down on Birmingham High's snazzy new synthetic Mondo track**—it's like running on a plush, comfy carpet, and it's rumored to shave seconds off your times!
Birmingham High shelled out over a million smackers for this bad boy, replacing a track that's older than some of the competitors themselves, installed back in 1984 for the Olympics!
Runners are singing its praises. The City prelims are coming up on May 15, and the finals on the 22nd. Make sure you mark those dates on your calendar!
Meanwhile, the Southern Section will release their baseball and softball playoff pairings on May 12. The City Section's baseball pairings drop on Saturday, with softball pairings being announced on the 16th. Stay tuned!
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By the way, let me fill you in on some deets about this Mondo track...
1. Superior Performance: These Mondo surfaces are expertly crafted to boost athletic performance—they're like running on a cushy carpet, offering consistent traction and energy return. That's why athletes like Bishop Alemany’s Demare Dezeurn have been setting records, like that lightning-fast 10.32 seconds in the 100m dash.
2. Ready for Action: The track's installation means Birmingham High can host big-time events, like the City Section finals on May 22, with confidence in top-notch infrastructure for high-stakes competitions. Although there might be some struggles in extreme heat (as observed in other sports like javelin), this track appears designed specifically for track events.
3. State-of-the-Art Digs: This track upgrade is no half-assed job—it shows a commitment to creating elite venues for high school athletes, just like in professional or collegiate sports. It fits right in with broader trends in California high school sports, such as updated rules for girls' flag football and expanded seven-on-seven football events.
In short, Birmingham's Mondo track is set to be a game-changing venue for City Section competitions!
Sondheimer announced that the City Section track prelims and finals, which are scheduled to take place on Birmingham High's new Mondo track, have attracted praises from runners. The softball and baseball pairings for the Southern Section will be released on May 12 and 16, respectively. With its superior performance and state-of-the-art design, the Mondo track has boosted athletic performance, with athletes like Demare Dezeurn from Bishop Alemany setting records. The track's installation has enabled Birmingham High to host big-time events, positioning it as a game-changing venue for City Section competitions.
