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In a remarkable feat of athleticism, De Pere's Grady Lenn has left an indelible mark on Wisconsin's track and field history. Surpassing legendary Wisconsin distance athletes such as Drew Bosley, Chris Solinsky, Owen Bosley, Finn Gessner, and others, Lenn surpassed these renowned athletes to set a new class record in the 3200m for Wisconsin.
Lenn's record-breaking performance in the 3200m not only cements his place among the state's elite but also signals a new era of talent in Wisconsin's track and field scene.
Lenn set the new record with a time of 9:00.30 at the Arcadia Invitational in California where he finished 12th in the Rated Boys 3200m Section. Lenn finished as the top underclassmen in that group and was the #2 runner in his class at the meet only behind Maximo Zavaleta who ran a time of 8:54.36.
Arcadia Invitational Rated Boys 3200m Results
| PLACE | VIDEO | ATHLETE | TEAM | MARK | WIND | HEAT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Omar Alsaidi | 12 | Oakdale (SJ) | 8:57.29 | 1 | ||
| 2 |  Teg Pandher | 12 | Clovis North (CS) | 8:57.83 | 1 | ||
| 3 |  Will Venable | 12 | Broughton | 8:57.89 | 1 | ||
| 4 |  Camyn Viger | 12 | Plainfield (South) | 8:57.90 | 1 | ||
| 5 |  Ben Bradshaw | 12 | American Fork | 8:58.26 | 1 | ||
| 6 |  Ryan Harrington | 12 | Great Falls High School | 8:58.33 | 1 | ||
| 7 |  Eric Ortega-Gammill | 12 | Reno High School | 8:59.09 | 1 | ||
| 8 |  Eyan Turk | 11 | Woodcrest Christian (SS) | 8:59.21 | 1 | ||
| 9 |  Zachary Gibson | 12 | Santa Margarita (SS) | 8:59.43 | 1 | ||
| 10 |  Finn Thomas | 12 | Nease HS | 8:59.51 | 1 | ||
| 11 |  Brady Hill | 12 | Rock Canyon High School | 8:59.53 | 1 | ||
| 12 |  Grady Lenn | 10 | De Pere | 9:00.30 | 1 |
In running his time of 9:00.30, Lenn broke the Wisconsin sophomore class record set by Drew Bosley in 2017, beating the previous record by 5 seconds. Lenn also beat his old PR of 9:09.65 by a hefty amount.
All-Time WI Outdoor Sophomore Boys 3200m Times
| RANK | TIME | ATHLETE/TEAM | GRADE | MEET DATE PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9:00.30 | De Pere | 2026 | Arcadia Invitational 12th F |
| 2 | 9:05.44 | Homestead | 2019 | Midwest Distance Classic 3rd F |
| 3 | 9:08.44 | Stevens Point | 2003 | |
| 4 | 9:08.69 | Madison La Follette | 2017 | |
| 5 | 9:09.00 | Neenah | 2019 |
With his sophomore mark of 9:00.30, Lenn now ranks #3 in his class this season for the 3200m, only behind Maximo Zavaleta and Caden Leonard. He also ranks 39th all-time for sophomore boys nationally.
His time is also an all-time great Wisconsin time regardless of grade, ranking 11th all-time and being one of the only two times on the list below that wasn't a senior season time.
All-Time WI Boys 3200m Times
| RANK | TIME | ATHLETE/TEAM | GRADE | MEET DATE PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8:43.04 | Stevens Point | 2003 | Arcadia Invitational 1st F |
| 2 | 8:44.36 | West Allis Hale | 2021 | Hale Distance Night 1st F |
| 3 | 8:47.57 | Madison La Follette | 2017 | Arcadia Invitational 7th F |
| 4 | 8:49.28 | Homestead | 2019 | Arcadia Invitational 3rd F |
| 5 | 8:54.19 | Homestead | 2023 | Arcadia Invitational 7th F |
| 6 | 8:57.17 | Ashwaubenon | 2017 | |
| 7 | 8:57.67 | Middleton | 2019 | Arcadia Invitational 12th F |
| 8 | 8:57.73 | New London | 2005 | |
| 9 | 8:58.99 | Madison West | 2015 | Spartan Invitational 1st F |
| 10 | 8:59.39 | Neenah | 2019 | Spartan Invitational 1st F |
| 11 | 9:00.30 | De Pere | 2026 | Arcadia Invitational 12th F |
With this historic feat, Lenn has cemented his name in the national landscape, emerging as both a current star and a future standout in distance running. His accomplishment serves as a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and a relentless pursuit of greatness. As the outdoor track and field season unfolds, all eyes will be on Lenn as he continues to push the barriers of what is possible as a standout underlassman distance runner in Wisconsin and nationally.
