Louisville, Ky. (February 9, 2022) - ASM Global managed Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center will host its first professional track meet this Saturday, February 12. The live televised American Track League indoor meet kicks off at 9:30 am and fans will see some of the nation's top track and field athletes in competition during the event.
The American Track League (ATL) is a US based track & field league for professional athletes. The league is working with Eastern High School's Head Track & Field Coach Michael Horan to bring the meet to Louisville. Horan is also organizing a two-day high school meet, Eastern Indoors, at the venue this Friday, February 11 at 4 pm and Saturday, February 12 immediately following the ATL meet. As a local track enthusiast, Horan has big dreams for the new track facility and the impact it will have on the track & field community.
"This brand-new, world-class facility in Louisville is such an incredible addition to the Louisville sports scene" said Horan. "As Eastern High School's track coach, I am a track and field fan and someone who loves putting together events like this. When I saw plans for Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center I started dreaming about hosting a major indoor event. But I never imagined in our first year being able to partner with the Puma American Track League to bring in professional athletes and Olympians to Louisville. It is going to be an exciting weekend and I hope Louisville sports fans show up to cheer on all of these great athletes on Saturday!"
The American Track League will host a full lineup of events, but the meet is highlighted by:
- Olympic Gold-Medalist and University of Kentucky alum Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (Nike) will run the 200m. Camacho-Quinn won the 100m Hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics, representing Puerto Rico.
- Devon Allen (Nike), 4th placer, in the Tokyo Olympic 110m Hurdles is another highlight sprinter who will compete in the 60m hurdles on Saturday.
- Distance Fans will look forward to seeing Olympians Heather MacLean (New Balance) in the 800m and Laura Galvan (Hoka One One) in the 1500m
- Darrell Hill, 2018 National Champ in the Shot Put, will highlight that event.
- Vashti Cunningham (Nike), 2021 U.S Champion & 6th in Tokyo Olympics, will compete in the High Jump.
- Sandi Morris will fly high in the Pole Vault. She is 2018 World Indoor Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist.
The weekend also features a third track and field meet as the Coach O Invitational is scheduled for Sunday, February 11. The meet is open to athletes under 18 and spectator tickets are available for anyone to attend.
For more information and tickets to attend all three events this weekend, visit nortonslc.com.
This Weekend's Events:
Friday, February 11 at 4 pm - Eastern Indoors
Saturday, February 12 at 9:30 am - American Track League Indoor Meet
Saturday, February 12 at 1:00 pm - Eastern Indoors
Sunday, February 13 at 8 am - Coach O Valentine Invitational |
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