Houston-area athletes win big at state track meet

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston area earned bragging rights as the fastest city in Texas.

Houston-area 6A boys won gold in every running event except the 4x200 relay, where Tompkins finished second, and the 2-mile run.

Klein Collins hurdler closed out his decorated high school career with two more gold medals in the 110m (13.01) hurdles and 300m (36.00) hurdles.

Andrew Jones is the fastest high school hurdler of all time and is looked at as the best American high schooler to ever compete in the hurdles.

"I think everyone would enjoy some recognition, but it's super cool to say like, 'I'm the fastest person to ever do it,'" Jones said. "There's been no one as fast as me, so that's something to think is really cool to think about."

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In the 100m final, all eyes were on CE King sophomore Dillon Mitchell, who came into the state meet running the fastest all-conditions time in the nation. He didn't disappoint. Mitchell ran a blistering 9.92 (+4.0). It was wind-aided, but it was still a sub-10 time.



"So what does it mean that you're able to come over here and run that too?" ABC13 asked.

"I mean, it wasn't really about the time. It was more about the medal, because all I wanted was a gold medal. This time last year, I got fourth, so it's all good," Mitchell said.



When asked how it feels to wear that medal around his neck, Mitchell responded, "It feels great. I love this feeling."

Mitchell also finished second in the 200.

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Blake Hamilton of Tompkins comes in with the best time in the nation in the 200; he also did not disappoint.

Hamilton ran the fastest all-conditions 200 in high school history, 19.86.



Tompkins boys also won the team title by finishing first in the 4x1 relay and second in the 4x2 relay.

"Golds are going to be my prized possessions in life because just knowing that I went up there and I put everything, I had my whole body and soul rolls in one last time," Hamilton said. "This is my last high school meet. I'm satisfied, but it's all good. You know, I'm so very proud of my team. I'm so proud of my teammates. I want to give all thanks to God, all thanks to my parents for everything that they did for me and my little brother, Blaine."

Houston-area athletes win medals at state high school track and field championships


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