Quad Cities Online Staff Report -
Rock Island freshman sprinter Mystique Thompson earned two top-6 finishes on Saturday in the AAUJunior Olympics in Norfolk, Va.
Thompson finished fifth in the youth division 200-meter dash and was sixth in the 100. She clocked a 25.77 in the 200 finals and a 12.61 in the 100 finals.
Those times are already below the IHSAstate-qualifying standard in Class 2A. In fact, she would have finished sixth and eighth, respectively, in the 100 and 200 at the Class 2A meet last May.
Just want to thank Roland or staff for recognition of Mystique. She is an outstanding athlete and fun to coach. At the AAU Nationals she exceeded all expectations. Her 100 & 200 semis were even faster , 12.22. and 25.20 respectively. The day of the finals was significantly cooler and they ran into a head wind.
Thank you and staff for taking the time to work with the kids in the summer and giving back to track and field. It is the mission and goal of IPTF to highlight those efforts of athletes in coaches impacting the great sport of track & field.