Connecticut Outdoor Breakthrough Performances: Week of April 13

Connecticut high school track and field athletes posted several personal records during meets held April 13-15.

Nelson Rodriguez (Waterbury Career Academy) jumped 22-1 in the long jump at WCA @ Watertown on April 14, improving from his previous best of 19-5 set in February 2026. The mark ranks #12 in Connecticut and set a school record for Waterbury Career Academy. Rodriguez also posted a personal record in the triple jump, going 41-7.5 after entering with a best of 37-8.

Cindy Cobbinah (Hotchkiss School) ran 13.13 in the 100 meters at the Choate Track & Field Tri-Meet 2 on April 15, dropping from her previous personal record of 13.74 set in May 2025. The sophomore ranks #61 in the state and #10 among sophomores.