High School Track & Field Times

Comprehensive standards and benchmarks for high school track and field athletes

Understanding Performance Levels

Elite Times

Top 1% of high school athletes. These times often qualify for state championships and attract college recruitment attention.

Good Times

Solid performances that show competitive ability. These times often qualify for regional competitions.

Average Times

Typical high school athlete performances. Good starting points for improvement and goal setting.

Track Events Standards

EventBoysGirls
EliteGoodAverageEliteGoodAverage
100m10.5011.0012.0011.8012.5013.50
200m21.5022.5024.5024.5026.0028.00
400m48.0051.0055.0056.0060.0065.00
800m1:55.002:05.002:20.002:15.002:25.002:45.00
1600m4:20.004:45.005:30.005:00.005:30.006:15.00
3200m9:20.0010:15.0011:30.0010:30.0011:45.0013:00.00
110m Hurdles14.5016.0018.00N/AN/AN/A
100m HurdlesN/AN/AN/A14.5016.0018.00
300m Hurdles38.0042.0046.0044.0048.0052.00

Field Events Standards

EventBoysGirls
EliteGoodAverageEliteGoodAverage
Shot Put55' 0"45' 0"35' 0"40' 0"32' 0"25' 0"
Discus170' 0"140' 0"110' 0"130' 0"105' 0"80' 0"
Javelin200' 0"160' 0"120' 0"140' 0"115' 0"90' 0"
High Jump6' 8"6' 2"5' 8"5' 6"5' 2"4' 10"
Pole Vault15' 0"13' 0"10' 6"11' 6"10' 0"8' 6"
Long Jump23' 0"21' 0"18' 6"18' 6"16' 6"14' 6"
Triple Jump48' 0"44' 0"38' 0"38' 0"35' 0"30' 0"

Tips for Improvement

Setting Goals

  • Start with realistic targets based on your current performance
  • Aim to improve by 1-3% each season in your primary events
  • Focus on consistent training rather than dramatic improvements
  • Track your progress throughout the season

Training Focus

  • Maintain consistent training throughout the year
  • Include proper warm-up and cool-down routines
  • Work on technique with qualified coaches
  • Balance speed, strength, and endurance training

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