Day four had Team USA looking good with numerous medals and some great preliminary results from some of the top high school athletes in the land. Leading the way were Rachel Laurent (LA) and Ryann Krais (PA), both coming up big in their respective competitions. Laurent placed fourth overall in the women's pole vault final, nearly eclipsing 14 feet, soaring over 13-11.25. Meanwhile, Krais finished well on day one of the women's heptathlon, finishing the day in sixth place. Day two takes place Saturday.

World Junior Friday Results

- Rachel Laurent (LA) clears 13-11.25 in women's PV, fourth overall

- Ryann Krais (PA) finishes with 3345 during day one of competition

- Christian Taylor (GA) places eighth in men's TJ final with 51-02.50 effort

- Leslie Brost (SD) finishes eighth in women's PV final with 13-05.50 effort

- Jordan Hasay (CA) qualifies for final in women's 1500m with 4:20.82 time

World Junior T&F Champs. - Day 4 Coverage

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Event by Event Breakdown Coming Shortly.

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