Cincinnati Teens Shine at the 2024 AAU Junior Olympics

As the world turns its attention toward the Paris Olympics— back home, the AAU Junior Olympics of 2024 has been delivering non-stop action. The competition wrapped August 3rd, consisting of 8 days in Greensboro, North Carolina. The competition annually highlights the dedication and talent of young athletes across America and their spectacular performances.

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Throughout the event, numerous ‘Nati hometown champions emerged! Standout teen, Adrienne Knox, won two gold medals in the 12-year-old girls’ pentathlon and the 12-year-old girls’ long jump. Another impressive feat was accomplished by the youngest contender, Bellamy Durojaiye, who secured a silver medal in the 9-year-old girls’ triathlon. Additionally, 14-year-old Conner Sherman dazzled judges with his gold medal win in the 100 meters.  

Here is the complete list of Cincinnati’s 2024 AAU Junior Olympians and their rankings!

  513 Elite Track Club – Coach Kim Newman & Team Mom Nesha Knox

• Adrienne Knox – 2024 2X National Champion (3X National Champion in total)
  • 12 year old girls Pentathlon – Gold
  • 12 year old girls Long Jump – Gold
  • 12 year old girls 80M Hurdles – Bronze
  • 12 year old girls High Jump – 7th Place
• Bellamy Durojaiye
  • 9 year old girls Triathlon – Silver
  • 9 year old girls High Jump – Bronze
  • 9 year old girls Shot Put – 5th Place

Crucible Lab Performance – Coach/Dad Jason Wilkerson

• Jason Wilkerson lI
  • 12 year old boys Pentathlon – 8th Place
  • 12 year old boys High Jump – Bronze
  • 12 year old boys 80M Hurdles – 7th Place

Southern Ohio Speed – Team Mom Shannon Lanier-Coleman

• Tariq Coleman
  • 13 year old boys 400M – 8th Place
  • 13 year old boys 4 X 400M Relay – 7th Place
• Omari Wilkinson
  • 14 year old boys 4 X 400M Relay – 7th Place
• Jeremiah Seay
  • 14 year old boys 4 X 400M Relay – 7th Place
• Akiva Freeman, Jr.
  • 11 year old boys Long Jump – 4th Place

Ohio Heat

• Conner Sherman
  • 14 year old boys 100M – Gold
  • 14 year old boys 200M – 4th place
• Abrianna Bouldin
  • 13 + 14 year old girls 4×100 Relay – 5th place
• Saniya Taylor
  • 15 + 16 year old girls 4×100 Relay – 2nd place
• Donnivan Stinson
  • 17 + 18 year old boys 4×100 Relay – 3rd place

 

Keep scrolling to see photos of our Junior Olympians!

1. 2024 AAU Junior Olympians Visit

2. Jason Wilkerson II

3. 3X Champion, Adrienne Knox

4. Southern Ohio Speed Boys

5. Ohio Heat Athletes Abrianna Bouldin & Conner Sherman

6. Crucible Lab Performance Coach + Dad, Jason Wilkerson & Jason Wilkerson II

7. 513 Elite Track Club – Adrienne Knox and Parents