The Big Bend is fast.
State championship level fast.
As the 2026 track and field season rolled on, local prep athletes racked up records, medals, and state dominance across track and field events. Dozens of local athletes earned top-eight placements at the state championships in Jacksonville, making the Big Bend one of the most recognized regions in the area.
It was a remarkable year for local athletes, and now it’s your chance to voice your opinion.
Vote in the Readers’ Choice track and field athlete of the year polls!
Note: This poll is not related to the All-Big Bend teams, which will be released soon. This poll is a chance for the readers to vote on their player of the year and show appreciation for the talented local athletes in the area
Meet the nominees
Track
Field
Readers’ Choice: Vote for the track athlete of the year
Readers’ Choice: Vote for the field athlete of the year
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Vote for your Big Bend track and field athletes of the year: Readers’ choice
Reporting by Liam Rooney, Tallahassee Democrat / Tallahassee Democrat
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By Liam Rooney, Tallahassee Democrat | USA TODAY Network
