Top Freshman Distance Runners To Watch This Outdoor Season

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Annika Kindorf (Thomas Prince, 2029):

Kindorf's 2:17.85 in the 800m was the fastest mark among all girls in her class last season, posted at the middle school state championship meet.

Naomi Ukiwa Ebhaleme (New England Elite, 2029):

Ebhaleme ran a 2:24.27 in the 800m and 5:01.47 in the 1500m last season, making her an athlete worth keeping tabs on across two events.

Aly Amin (Waltham Track Club, 2029):

Amin posted a 5:00.24 in the 1500m and 10:58.14 in the 3000m last season. Her 1500m puts her at the top of the returning girls distance group heading into her freshman year.

Hannah Levesque (Tyngsboro, 2029):

Levesque ran a 2:29.26 in the 800m and 5:17.44 in the 1500m last season, competing at the state championship and junior Olympic level.

Charlet Livingston (MetroCobras TC, 2029):

Livingston ran 2:35.61 in the 800m at the AAU Junior Olympic Games last summer.

Ashton Duane (Groton Dunstable Regional, 2029):

Duane's 2:08.75 in the 800m leads all boys in the class from last season. He also ran a 4:46.92 in the 1500m.

Hayston Hay (Quabbin Regional, 2029):

Hay ran a 2:16.17 in the 800m and 4:35.74 in the 1500m last season, both at the USATF Junior Olympic Championships, where he won the 1500m.

Mason Bearer (New England Elite, 2029):

Bearer posted a 4:40.43 in the 1500m and 4:56.94 in the 1600m last season, with both marks coming at national-level meets like Nike Outdoor Nationals.

Cameron Duane (Groton Dunstable Regional, 2029):

Duane ran a 2:18.88 in the 800m and 4:45.59 in the 1500m last season, competing at both the USATF Junior Olympics and the New England Youth Invitational.

Lucian Paula (St. Mary's Lynn, 2029):

Paula's 2:09.34 in the 800m was the fastest mark in the state championship field last season, making him one of the top freshman distance runners in Massachusetts heading into the spring.