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High School Standards

Comprehensive benchmarks for high school track and field athletes — elite, good, and average times across all events.

Understanding Performance Levels

Elite

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

Good

Solid performances showing competitive ability. These results often qualify for regional competitions and varsity teams.

Average

Typical high school athlete performances. Great starting points for setting improvement goals each season.

Track Events

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

Units:
EventBoysGirls
EliteGoodAverageEliteGoodAverage
Shot Put16.76 m13.72 m10.67 m12.19 m9.75 m7.62 m
Discus51.82 m42.67 m33.53 m39.62 m32.00 m24.38 m
Javelin60.96 m48.77 m36.58 m42.67 m35.05 m27.43 m
High Jump2.03 m1.88 m1.73 m1.68 m1.57 m1.47 m
Pole Vault4.57 m3.96 m3.20 m3.51 m3.05 m2.59 m
Long Jump7.01 m6.40 m5.64 m5.64 m5.03 m4.42 m
Triple Jump14.63 m13.41 m11.58 m11.58 m10.67 m9.14 m

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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