An anticipated battle between distance standouts Tim Sindt of Ankeny and Camden Cox of Ankeny Centennial never materialized on Thursday at the boys' Class 4A state track meet. The two runners were considered among the favorites in the 3,200, but neither one was able to bring home the crown. While Sindt ran a strong race and finished third with the … [Read more...] about Showdown between standouts Sindt, Cox never materializes in 3,200
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Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events
As Ankeny Centennial's Camden Cox and Ankeny's Tim Sindt approached the finish line on Thursday, neither runner went all out for the victory. The two distance standouts finished 1-2 in both the 3,200 and 1,600 events, and the duo also helped their teams to a 1-2 finish in the distance medley relay at a boys' Class 4A district track meet at Waukee. The top … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events
Ankeny’s Sindt wins 1,600 at DouBrava Invitational
Ankeny distance runner Tim Sindt continues to make steady progress on the track. Sindt, who won a Class 4A state cross country title last fall, raced to an easy victory in the 1,600 during the Gary DouBrava Invitational on Tuesday at Urbandale. He won the event in a time of 4:31.87, finishing more than 7 seconds ahead of runner-up Tyler Loecke of … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Sindt wins 1,600 at DouBrava Invitational
State cross country champ Sindt will return to the track in April
The health of junior Tim Sindt could go a long way in determining the success of the Ankeny boys' track team. Sindt, one of the state's top distance runners, won a Class 4A cross country title last fall. But he underwent surgery last month for a heart problem and has yet to compete this spring. "I had something called … [Read more...] about State cross country champ Sindt will return to the track in April
Smith sprints to victory at Johnston Early Bird Invitational
Ankeny Centennial's Ryan VanBaale isn't the only talented sprinter from Ankeny. Crosstown rival Ankeny High School also has a speedster in the form of junior Max Smith, who won the 100-meter dash at the Johnston Early Bird Invitational on Thursday. Smith crossed the finish line in 11.54 seconds to provide the Hawks' lone victory of the night in their … [Read more...] about Smith sprints to victory at Johnston Early Bird Invitational