May 19th 2024.
Lyndsey Lewis, the track and field coach at Windsor High School, had to use some persuasive tactics to convince Mikey Munn to join the track team in his junior year. But little did they know, this decision would lead to Munn becoming a champion in all three sprints - the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter dash - in the Class 4A division. And it all started with their kids playing youth basketball together many years ago.
Munn, known for his approachable nature, had always been hesitant about running track until Lewis planted the idea in his mind. And to top it off, Lewis' husband happens to be the football coach at Windsor, where Munn has excelled as a quarterback and safety, earning a scholarship to play at South Dakota.
Despite an injury during his junior year, Munn's competitive spirit drove him to give track a try. He stated, "I like to compete, so I said, 'Why not?'" And once he recovered and started feeling better physically, he never looked back. This was especially evident during his senior year, where he didn't just participate in the state meet as part of a relay team, but also qualified for individual events.
Lewis saw potential in Munn early on in the season when he ran his last 200-meter dash in the indoor season. However, it wasn't until mid-April that Munn fully embraced track as his sport. At the Pomona Invitational, one of the biggest meets in the state, Munn dominated in the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints, and although he didn't run the 400-meter that day, he had a feeling that something special was on the horizon.
And his intuition was right. Munn's hard work and determination paid off as he was crowned the champion in all three of his events at the CHSAA state track and field championships. Looking back on his short but sweet journey, Munn can't help but feel grateful for the experiences he's had on the track. However, with the challenge of learning a college football playbook and adjusting to a new team, Munn has decided to hold off on running track at South Dakota and focus on his football career.
Munn's final race on a high school track was a memorable one, as he easily took the title in the 200-meter dash. He was congratulated by his teammate Kiana Cumings, who also had an impressive performance in all three sprints. Interestingly, the only athlete who prevented Cumings from sweeping the sprints was another athlete who also accomplished the feat - Abigail Trapp, a freshman from Golden.
In fact, there were a total of four sprint sweeps at the state meet, including Munn, Trapp, Peyton Sommers from Cherokee Trail in the Class 5A division, and Roxy Unruh from Cheyenne Wells in the Class 1A division. Trapp, being the youngest to achieve this feat, is an impressive accomplishment considering she only started running track competitively in high school. But she has quickly made a name for herself in the Colorado track world and has a bright future ahead of her.
Trapp admitted that she didn't have any expectations of winning all three sprints at the state meet, especially since she had only just started running track in high school. But after posting top marks in all three events during the preliminaries, she started to believe that a triple crown was a possibility. And her hard work and determination paid off as she crossed the finish line in first place in all three events, despite her doubts and nerves.
As the state track and field championships come to an end, it's clear that Colorado has some exceptional talent in the sport, including Gabriella Cunningham from Grandview High School, who overcame personal tragedy to become a champion in the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles, Scottie Vines from De Beque High School, who ended his high school career with his third state title in high jump, and of course, Mikey Munn and Abigail Trapp, who both swept the sprints in their respective divisions. It's a testament to their hard work, dedication, and love for the sport.
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