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2026 Track & Field Championships Review
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- MSHSAA All Access Podcast
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- Jun 23, 2026
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- 1791
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Summary
2026 Missouri State Track & Field Championships Recap (Classes 1–5) + Weather Weekend Behind the Scenes Dr. Jennifer Rukstad is joined by Stephanie Turner and Scott Lunte to recap the Missouri State High School Activities Association’s 2026 Track & Field Championships across five classes and both genders, highlighting team standings, notable first-time trophies, and multiple record-setting performances. Weekend one (Classes 1–3) featured strong weather and championships led by North Shelby (C1 boys), Mound City (C1 girls), Jefferson (Festus) (C2 boys), Lexington (C2 girls), Collegiate School of Science and Medicine (C3 boys), and Central (New Madrid) (C3 girls). Weekend two (Classes 4–5) was heavily impacted by rain and lightning, forcing cancellation of Friday, a one-day timed-finals format, and a three-hour Saturday delay, with discussion of lightning safety rules and fairness considerations. Team champions were Poplar Bluff (C4 boys), Festus (C4 girls), Rockhurst (C5 boys), and Helias Catholic (C5 girls), with several overall and class records noted, and appreciation expressed for officials, hosts, and spectators during the centennial boys championship year.