Mercer Track History -- Penn Relays 2018

Published 4/20/26 HOPEWELL VALLEY WINS CHAMPIONSHIP OF AMERICA

BOYS' DISTANCE MEDLEY

8 years ago at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, on April 27, 2018, the Distance Medley Relay team of Hopewell Valley High School won the Penn Relays Championship and set a meet record.

Coached by Aaron Oldfield, the HV team of Teddy Meredith (1200m), Amos Barnes (400m), Tim Dolan (800m) and Sean Dolan (1600m) won the competition in 9:57.77. Their time beat the previous Penn Relays record of South Lakes of West Virginia set in 2001.

The post-race interview. L to R Sean Dolan, Teddy Meredith, Amos Barnes & Tim Dolan

HV won in spectacular fashion, highlighted by a come-from-behind 4:07 anchor leg from Sean Dolan. He was able to close the gap on the leaders during a ferocious last lap, taking the lead for good just before the final straightaway.

The video replay of Hopewell's win can be viewed below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORTDmyIHXq0

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