New Jersey MileSplit's Top Stories From 2020


We certainly won't be forgetting 2020 for years to come. There was heartache but there was also triumph, and we've put together a list of standout articles, moments, and more from this past year.

We post a high volume of content and may have missed your favorite on this list so if you recall a story from 2020 on NJ MileSplit which stood out to you and should here feel free to send in to rkellert@milesplit.com.

2020 Features


The NJ All Decade Track and Field Teams 

The Starting Line: Bill Bruno's Journey In Track and Field

A Lost Season - Letter From The Editor

Martin Booker's Amazing Track and Field Journey

Jenna Rogers Excelling In More Than The High Jump

Rumson-Fair Haven's Hoye Runs Treadmill Marathon For Relief Funds

Where Are They Now: Craig Forys and His Journey After High School

Kopec Pulls Off Unique Two-Sport Double in Two States

Ajee' Wilson Relieved Olympics Are On Hold

All Staters Braddock and Mehlhorn React To Shortened XC Season

Where Are They Now: Danielle Tauro of Southern Regional

Four-Time Indoor 800m Champ Vanriele Joins Circle of Greats

A Look Back At How Dawn Bowles Overcame Obstacles To Become An All-Time Great

Bradley Jelmert Vaulting His Way Into State History

The Entire Starting Line Series: Walsh, Bowles, Torchia, McCabe, Booker, Bruno

Athlete, Coach, Guest Contributions 

Perspective On A Disappearing Season By Chloe Gonzalez

Track Will Be Back, A Poem By Elijah Brown

Dear Racewalking: Sam Allen of Kingsway HS

Travis Mahoney's Eight Weeks Of Training Ahead of 7:41

Dear Running: You've Remained Constant In My Life

Reuben Frank's Top T&F Moments, Starting Lin In the Sport

Salute to Seniors: Liam Murphy of Allentown HS

Dear Running: You've Taught Me to Pick Myself Up When I Fall

Thank You Track And Field By Michael Sutera

Salute To Seniors: Jewel Ash of Eastern Regional HS

New Jersey Virtually Hosted Coaching Clinics

Entire Top Moments Lists Series: Frank, Montferrat, Baker, Cassavell, & More!

Entire Salute to Seniors Series

Big Moments & Result Recaps


Controversy Swirls After Accidental Early Bell In MOCs 1600m

Mu Takes Down National 500m Record

NJ's Colin Daly Goes Sub 4

Barna Runs No. 7 All-Time 5K On Track

Sub-9! Murphy And Jennings Go To The Line

Bednar Smashes State Record At Holmdel in Epic Duel With Perez

Angelina Perez Smashes Garret Record After School Lifts COVID Restrictions

DeSousa Siblings Make History With Sectional Sweep

Charlotte Bednar Blasts 16:25.90 State Record 5K

Girls 2020 Indoor Meet of Champions Recap

Boys 2020 Indoor Meet of Champions Recap

On the Mark: Morales Over 16', Millrose Invades Leaderboard

Leaderboards & State Meet Coverage

Tons of Photo Albums!

Boys Indoor 2020 State Leaderboard

Girls Indoor 2020 State Leaderboard

Cross Country 2020 Course Rankings Hub

2020 Holmdel Invitational Coverage

2020 NJSIAA XC Sectionals Coverage

2020 NJSIAA Indoor Meet of Champions

2020 NJSIAA Indoor Group Championships

All State Championship Meet Coverage

In Memory Of


West Orange Coaching Great Joe Suriano Has Passed Away

Jeff Tindall Remembered As Pioneer, Coaching Great

Livingston Great David Rosa Dies at 41

Former State Record Holder Dawkins Dies At 42

Remembering Joe Clark, Father of Track's 1st Family

Breaking News


Medals Awarded For Boys 1400m and 1600m at Meet of Champions

Law prevents Mooney From Coaching At Ridge

State Champ Fahys Moves Out Of NJ

NJ's Porscha Dobson Makes Ivy League History By Becoming Director of T&F And XC At Dartmouth

NJSIAA Cancels 2020 Spring Season After School Closures

NJ Track & Field Community Reacts to Cancellation of Season 

NJSIAA Meet of Champions To Rutgers University

Remote Learning Schools Allowed Interscholastic Competition