Track and Field: Broad Run Hurdler Jonathan Russell Signs with South Carolina

(Feb. 2, 2012) - Broad Run High School senior Jonathan Russell, one of the top prep hurdlers in the nation, signws his National Letter of Intent Thursday for a full scholarship to the University of South Carolina. The signing took place at the Phenom Strength and Conditioning facility located in Ashburn.

Russell captured the 300 hurdles in AA state meet record time last spring as well as winning the 200 meters and anchoring the Spartans' winning 1,600-meter relay team. Over the summer he turned in the fifth fastest prep 400 meter hurdle time in the nation at the New Balance Outdoors Nationals and then traveled to France to represent the U.S. at the IAAF World Youth Championships.

Photo above:  left to right Coach Fenton Hugg and Coach Julie Hayden (Rear), Jo Ann Riley- Russell, Jonathan Russell and Edward Russell (Seated).