Photos: 2026 GHSA state track and field meet at new UGA track complex

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Photos: 2026 GHSA state track and field meet at new UGA track complex

The 2026 GHSA state track and field meet takes place at UGA’s new track facility.

Runners compete in the Class 4A Boys 1,600-Meter Run during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A runner from Lithonia High School celebrates after crossing the finish line, helping his team win the Class 4A Boys 4x100 Meter Relay, during the GHSA track and field state championship at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Eagle’s Landing High School’s Savanna Wade jumps in the Class 4A Girls High Jump event during the GHSA track and field state championship at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A Cambridge High School athlete participates in the Class 4A Boys Long Jump during the GHSA track and field state championship at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A Screven County High School runner (left) celebrates after crossing the finish line to help his team win the Boys 4x100 Meter Relay Division 2, Selection 2 during the GHSA track and field state championship at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A Taylor County High School runner celebrates as she crosses the finish line after winning the Class 1A Girls 4x100 Meter Relay, Division 2 during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A Marion County High School athlete crosses the finish line during the Class 1A Boys 4x100 Meter Relay Division 2, Section 1 during the GHSA track and field state championship at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Eagle’s Landing High School’s Savanna Wade celebrates after clearing 5’8” in the Class 4A Girls High Jump to win the event during the GHSA track and field state championship at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A Southwest DeKalb runner (second from the left) helps her team win the Class 4A Girls 4x100 Meter Relay during the GHSA track and field state championship held at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

East Forsyth High School’s Josh Wineland crosses the finish line to win the Class 4A Boys 1,600-Meter Run during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Runners participate in the Class 4A Boys 1,600-Meter Run during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Runners compete in the Class 4A Boys 1,600-Meter Run during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Runners compete in the Class 4A Boys 1,600-Meter Run during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Runners compete in the Class 4A Boys 1,600-Meter Run during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Runners compete in the Class 4A Boys 1,600-Meter Run during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Sanders Hearne from Atlanta Classical Academy takes the lead during the Class 1A Boys 1,600-Meter Run, Division 2 during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

New Hampstead High School’s Ari Theriot hit the landing in the Class 4A Boys Long Jump during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Woodland athlete Cyler Williams competes in the Class 4A Girls High Jump during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Pace Academy athlete Harriet Blaha celebrates after winning the Class 4A Girls 1,600-Meter Run during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

An athlete attempts a long jump during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A woman cheers in the stands as runners participate in the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Runners compete in the Class 4A Girls 1,600-Meter Run during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

An athlete attempts a long jump during the GHSA track and field state championships held at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

The GHSA track and field state championship is taking place at UGA’s Spec Towns Track in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Runners compete in the Class 4A Boys 1,600-Meter Run during the GHSA track and field state championships at UGA’s Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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