Whitney Young’s Lavinia Jurkiewicz is the first girl from the Chicago Public League to win a state cross country title. Lavinia is Fox Chicago Prep Star of the week.
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Michael Johnson of the U.S. solidified his status as the greatest long-sprinter in track history when he won the men’s 400m, becoming the first man to win Olympic gold in both the 200m and 400m.
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Day 14 action in track and field features Usain Bolt winning his third Olympic gold medal when he helps Jamaica win the men’s 4x100m relay, and American Bryan Clay winning the decathlon crown.
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