Track and Field: Broad Run's Jonathan Russell Turns in 5th Fastest 400 Meter Hurdle Time in Nation at New Balance Outdoors Nationals

(June 25, 2011) - It seems that Broad Run High School rising senior Jonathan Russell was just getting warmed up at the VHSL state championships earlier this month as the talented hurdler turned in the fifth fastest 400 meter hurdles time in the nation with a 52.38 at the New Balance Outdoors Nationals in Greensboro, N.C. last weekend.

Russell captured the slower section with that time and finished fourth at the meet for All-American honors. His time is tops in Virginia this year.

Next up for Russell is the World Youth trials this coming Tuesday and Wednesday in Myrtle Beach, S.C. During the first two days of the championships 16- and 17- year-olds that have met qualifying standards will participate in the World Youth Track and Field Trials. Winners of these events will be considered for selection to the 2011 USA World Youth Team and will leave Myrtle Beach immediately for the IAAF World Youth Championships in Lille, France.

The 2011 World Youth Championship is held in Lille, France taking place July 6-10, 2011.