Weather forces more delays at TSSAA track state championships
The TSSAA track and field state championships were again delayed by weather as heavy rain paused field events on May 21
KNOXVILLE — Events at the TSSAA track and field state championships have again been delayed due to intense weather on May 21. The final day of events, featuring Class AAA schools, have been paused as heavy rain poured on Tennessee's Tom Black Track . Athletes in the boys high jump are warming back up as the rain lightens.
The boys pole vault started at 9 a. m. , but only completed three jumps before getting delayed.
The girls pole vault has not started. This is the second day of weather delays at the TSSAA track championships. Lightning pushed back the events in Division II on May 20.
Other spring sport championships across the state have also dealt with severe weather delays. Wynton Jackson covers high school sports for Knox News. Email: wynton.