Rewatch Niko Schultz of Plainfield South take down a strong 800m field at the 2021 Morolake Akinosun Elite Invite
Coming into the meet would be the debut of the state's top returner Niko Schultz of Plainfield South. The senior had previously given up football now that it has moved to the frosty winter session. More devotion to training and fitness means some interesting return on dividends. Immediately, Schultz was off to the races after the gun with 25.0 and 55.0 circuits. His lead would shorten just a bit with Julian Head of Naperville North pursuing at 500m. Schultz's strength was too much as he powered in a big personal best and US#6 1:54.41. Ryan Maseman of Plainfield North closed out strong for second in 1:56.87.