Savannah State hosts 2025 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

by WTOC Staff, Lindsey Stenger

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah State University welcomed over 7000 athletes and their families for one of the most prestigious competitions in Track and Field.

The USA Track and Field National Junior Olympic Championships started Monday at Ted Wright Stadium and will continue through the weekend.

According to the Events General Counsel Sarah Austin, the event brings about a $15,000,000 economic boom to the Savannah area.

Although competing in the south during a heat wave may not have been ideal for the athletes

“Its really hot, most of our meets are like 60 degrees, its like… 90 here, on a good day,” said Jordan Wiggin, athlete.

It’s the competition and opportunity to show off their abilities on a national stage.

“I think we all want to run in college, I think I speak for the group here when I say we want to get out there for college,” said Wesley Isenburger, athlete.

Jordan Williams, Jordan Wiggins and Wesley Isenburger traveled to Savannah from Washington State all chasing the chance at that All American Title.

But the heat has been brutal.

And the competition is taking precautions like splitting the competition schedule into mornings and evening.

This gives athletes and crowds a break from the midday heat during some of the highest temperatures.