Girls' Track State Championship
Rachel Paul of Sachem East during the 1,000 meter race at the New York State Indoor Track & Field Championships. (March 3, 2012)
Emma Gallagher of Garden City won the 600m run with a time of 1:32.37 at the New York State Indoor Track and Field Championships held at Barton Hall, Cornell University. (March 3, 2012)
Valencia Hannon of Elmont ran 7.22 in the finals of the 55 meter dash at the New York State Indoor Track & Field Championships held at Barton Hall, Cornell University. (March 3, 2012)
Adaora Nwodili of Longwood threw 42 feet 3 1/2 inches in the shot put at the New York State Indoor Track & Field Championships held at Barton Hall, Cornell University. (March 3, 2012)
Brianna Nerud of North Shore ran 4:29.21 in the 1,500m run at the New York State Indoor Track & Field Championships held at Barton Hall, Cornell University. (March 3, 2012)
Taylor Hennig of Garden City running on the 1600m relay team Garden City won with a time of 3:55.73 at the New York State Indoor Track & Field Championships held at Barton Hall, Cornell University. (March 3, 2012)
Garden City 1600m relay team made up of Katie O'Neill, Laura Jaeger, Taylor Hennig, Emma Gallagher won with a time of 3:55.73 at the New York State Indoor Track & Field Championships held at Barton Hall, Cornell University. (March 3, 2012)
Rachel Paul of Sachem East during the 1000m race at the New York State Indoor Track & Field Championships held at Barton Hall, Cornell University. (March 3, 2012)
Brianna Nerud of North Shore ran 4:29.21 in the 1500m run at the New York State Indoor Track & Field Championships held at Barton Hall, Cornell University. (March 3, 2012)
Brittney Webley of Uniondale running 8.14 in the girls 55m hurdles at the New York State Indoor Track & Field Championships held at Barton Hall, Cornell University. (March 3, 2012)
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