WATCH the blistering fast 200m final at the 2024 Chicago Public League Championship
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FULL RETURNERS LIST
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The preseason has given the faithful a glimpse of how fast and furious the indoor season is going to be. Outside of the distance events, this event appears to possess immense talent and depth. Expect to see fireworks in meets throughout the state weekly. By the end of the undercover season, we could see at least a half-dozen girls or more ranked in the national elite top 100.
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Angelena Bullocks (Sr., Chicago Whitney Young): Stepped up as the state's top short sprinter based on an entire season's production in 2024. The list is too long so we only going to focus on indoor accolades. No tie-ins. Bullocks returns are a top 40 performer nationally, produced the top mark in the state, and the sixth fastest time in state history. She chose the right races to work and improve on her racing prowess, and it showed. We could see a 24.00 before the start of the outdoor season.
Katelyn Lehnen (senior, Chatham-Glenwood): For the first time since entering high school, she has not competed in a preseason competition. She appears to be focusing on the final basketball campaign before going forbore track. The stress level may be at a minimum now that she has selected her college (U of Illinois). One wonders when the rust buster and peak performance races will come. Lehnen only contested this event only a handful of times each season, but still put up eye-popping marks.
Mariyah Robinson (Jr., Homewood-Flossmoor): That's right, this is not a misprint. One of the state's top speedsters has officially become a Viking and jumped ship. This will automatically put HF at the top of the food chain for a team state title. As far as the 200 is concerned, look for something serious this winter. There is no exact timetable for when she will be able to compete.
Naomi Bey-Osborne (Sr., Kankakee): Missed the 2024 outdoor post-season due to an injury. It was a long wait that lasted months to see what condition this stallion would be in. In her season debut at the Misfits Invite, Bey-Osborne was full of confidence and proved it in the 300m, taking third with a solid time of 39.88. She appears to be ready for what is to come this winter.
Madalyn Marx (Jr., Mahomet-Seymour): Made most of her money in the 400, but Marx has shown the ability to move down and burn a few fast girls on the turns. The highlight last year was a third-place finish at the Illinois Top Times. Word on the street is, she will run this event more.
Kee'lani Whitlock (Sr., Chicago Kenwood): Shined in the deep Chicago Public League last year, producing a 25.20 PB and finishing in the top five of every contest. Went on to log a 24.40w and earn all-state honors in the spring.
Jordan Hamb (Jr., Chicago South Shore International Prep): This event may be her fourth or fifth-best event, yet she is an elite performer stateside. Hamb competed in just a handful of races last year, but good enough to draw serious attention to her competitors.
Top 10 returners by class below-
3A-
Rank | Time | Athlete/Team | Grade | Meet DatePlace |
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1 | 24.49 | 2025 | ||
2 | 24.60 | 2025 | ||
3 | 25.08 | 2025 | ||
4 | 25.15 | 2026 | ||
5 | 25.20 | 2025 | ||
6 | 25.40 | 2025 | ||
7 | 25.67 | 2025 | Illinois Top Times9th F | |
8 | 25.71 | 2026 | Jersey Winter Thaw1st F | |
9 | 25.73 | 2025 | Illinois Top Times11th F | |
10 | 25.80 | 2025 |
2A-
Rank | Time | Athlete/Team | Grade | Meet DatePlace |
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1 | 25.16 | 2026 | ||
2 | 25.32 | 2025 | ||
3 | 25.39 | 2026 | Illinois Top Times3rd F | |
4 | 25.51 | 2026 | ||
5 | 25.68 | 2027 | ||
6 | 25.83 | 2025 | Illinois Top Times12th F | |
7 | 26.22 | 2025 | Illinois Top Times8th F | |
8 | 26.27 | 2026 | Illinois Top Times9th F | |
9 | 26.32 | 2025 | Illinois Top Times10th F | |
10 | 26.45 | 2027 | Illinois Top Times12th F |
1A-
Rank | Time | Athlete/Team | Grade | Meet DatePlace |
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1 | 25.70 | 2026 | Southeast Showdown4th F | |
2 | 25.79 | 2025 | ||
3 | 26.27 | 2025 | Jersey Winter Thaw3rd F | |
4 | 26.77 | 2025 | ||
5 | 27.12 | 2026 | ||
6 | 27.25 | 2026 | ||
7 | 27.27 | 2026 | ||
8 | 27.33 | 2024 | HOI Indoor1st F | |
9 | 27.45 | 2027 | ||
10 | 27.50 | 2026 |