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February 21, 2026

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES SHINE AT 46TH ANNUAL SIMPLOT GAMES

U.S., Canada, and Australia represented across track and field events

Pocatello, Idaho – Athletes from across the United States, Canada, and Australia competed in dozens of track and field events at the 46th annual Simplot Games. Held inside Idaho State University’s ICCU Dome, the event once again provided great competition, the opportunity to meet Olympians, and the camaraderie of athletics.

Outstanding performances included a meet record, thrilling finishes, and an immeasurable number of personal bests. Some highlights included:

• Josh Hamblin, a senior from Pleasant View, Utah, broke his own meet record in the 60-meter hurdles with the time of 7.65 seconds. He set the previous meet record just two days previous during his qualifying heat. 
• The Blazin’ Bruins Track Club, from Long Beach, Calif., won five events. Clara Adams won the girls’ 400 meters, and the team dominated the relays with wins in the boys’ and girls’ 4×400-meter relay, girls’ 4×800-meter relay, and the girls’ 4×200-meter relay.
• Twenty minutes after finishing second in the boys’ 60-meter hurdles, Spencer Van Orden roared to a win in the boys’ 200 meters. Spencer is a senior from Pocatello and was proud to represent his hometown. 
• Mary Maclean won the girls’ 800 meters with a time of 2:12.62, repeating after winning the same event  in 2025. She led the Canadian team that had three other event winners.

For more on Simplot Games and the winners, check out our social media channels or www.simplotgames.com. 

More than 2,100 athletes from 19 different states, Canada, and Australia are participating in the 46th  Simplot Games. Simplot Games remains the nation’s premier high school indoor track and field event. Sponsored by the Simplot Company since 1979, Simplot Games are held at Idaho State University’s ICCU Dome in Pocatello, Idaho.

For more information on Simplot Games, please visit our website at www.simplotgames.com. You may also contact the Simplot Games Media Team at media@simplotgames.com.