Paul Lucas was selected as athlete of the week for his victorious performances in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m at the Chandler Rotary.
Dani Jones was selected as Arizona Milesplit athlete of the week for her decisive wins in the 1600m and 800m races against nationally ranked competition at the Chandler Rotary Invitational
Although some may hang their heads as indoors is behind us, pick your chin up, it's time for outdoors!
The Chandler Rotary is one of those rare track meets where the stand are filled and spectators more or less have standing room only. The energy at Austin Field is always electric and it helps the athletes produce some of their best performances.
The Chandler Rotary has been around for longer than most of us reading this have been alive. During that span of time it has made a name for itself nationally as the meet to be at in March.
The Chandler Rotary is accustomed to some very high profile athletes coming and turning in some very big performances.This year's girls mile was the race the entire nation was talking about.
Quick recap on Chandler Rotary, check back since more to be posted through out the day!
Live tweets availible here for the the opening weekend of track and field in Arizona!
Read what happened on day 1 of the Chandler Rotary meet!
Chandler Rotary Invitational Invitational (non Elite)
Photos of some of the athletes who made the trip down to sunny Chandler, AZ from Colorado.
If you come for just one event on Saturday, come watch the girls mile....it will be loaded, read about the contendors here.
Check out the top sprinters who will be racing at the Chandler Rotary Invitational!
If for whatever reason you can't make the girls 1600m or just don't like distance races, the girls 400m is a close second best race to watch.
In a state with one of the nation's best pole vault coaches it is natural to expect that the pole vault competition to worth watching. Saturday will not be an exception.
Field events are sometimes overlooked in track and field though they shouldn't be. If you are new to watching field events in track and field, the Chandler rotary is an excellent place to start!
Normally, March is early to run really fast distance time but the Chandler Rotary Invitational has proven year in and year out to be the exception to this rule.
Top races, match-ups & throw downs to watch this weekend
Katie Rainsberger, Lucy Biles, and Dani Jones have a history of meeting in Arizona. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.