Sports

Actions

Bayside High's Andrew Salvodon breaks 500m dash indoor high school national record

_DSC9196.jpg
_DSC9332.jpg
_DSC9394.jpg
_DSC9345.jpg
_DSC9203.jpg
Posted
and last updated

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Bayside High School's Andrew Salvodon sprinted his way to a record-setting performance Friday during a national showcase meet at the Virginia Beach Sports Center!

Watch: The moment Salvodon breaks 500m dash indoor high school national record

Watch: Bayside High's Salvodon breaks 500m dash indoor high school national record

In the 500-meter dash, Salvodon crossed the finish line in 1:00.49, officially breaking the indoor high school national record for the event.

Salvodon narrowly outran Olympian Quincy Wilson in the process, who finished in second with a time of 1:02.49.

After graduating in the spring, Salvodon plans to continue his running career at University of South Carolina, according to his social media.