Kate Murphy ran 2:45 last year to set the national junior class record in the 1K. A month later, Sammy Watson broke the record.
Who: Sammy Watson, Kate Murphy, Rachel McArthur
When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 2:15 PM ET
Why: The high school national record of 2:43.40 set by Sarah (Bowman) Brown in 2005 is in danger, as Sammy Watson, Kate Murphy, and Rachel McArthur toe the line on Saturday. Watson is coming off a big triple at the Dartmouth Relays (55.76 400m, 4:59 mile, 2:09 relay split), while Murphy made history with her 9:14.12 3K set on Staten Island last weekend. These two seniors rank No. 2 and No. 3 on the all-time list with Watson's 2:45.32 performance and Murphy's 2:45.36 mark set in 2016, but they've since improved greatly across the board. Watson brings 52-second 400m speed and 2:02 800m endurance, while Murphy has wheels of her own with a 2:06 800m and 4:07 1500m but also holds a 9:10 3K best. This will be the race of the weekend.
Girls 1000m
Who: Sammy Watson, Kate Murphy, Rachel McArthur
When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 2:15 PM ET
Why: The high school national record of 2:43.40 set by Sarah (Bowman) Brown in 2005 is in danger, as Sammy Watson, Kate Murphy, and Rachel McArthur toe the line on Saturday. Watson is coming off a big triple at the Dartmouth Relays (55.76 400m, 4:59 mile, 2:09 relay split), while Murphy made history with her 9:14.12 3K set on Staten Island last weekend. These two seniors rank No. 2 and No. 3 on the all-time list with Watson's 2:45.32 performance and Murphy's 2:45.36 mark set in 2016, but they've since improved greatly across the board. Watson brings 52-second 400m speed and 2:02 800m endurance, while Murphy has wheels of her own with a 2:06 800m and 4:07 1500m but also holds a 9:10 3K best. This will be the race of the weekend.