Beginning January 24th, Milesplit Arkansas will feature one inductee in the Arkansas Track and Field Hall of Fame every week leading up to the 2025 ceremony.
[From the Arkansas Track and Field Hall of Fame]: "The Arkansas Track and Field Hall of Fame, which began honoring athletes in 1995, is dedicated to recognizing Arkansans whose performances and contributions have distinguished them in the world of track and field. Its stated mission is to 'honor and recognize persons who have made significant contributions to the sports of track and field and cross country in the state of Arkansas; and recognize and encourage Arkansas high school track athletes who have excelled in performance and /or academics."
Ballots for this year's Hall of Fame were due on February 4th. Questions concerning the ATFHOF can be directed to their website here and tickets for the 2025 banquet can be purchased here.
Today's Hall of Fame Friday features one of the most decorated track and field athletes from the state of Arkansas, Whitney Jones!
Whitney Jones, Class of 2024
Searcy High School, University of Arkansas
[Bio from ATFHOF]
- Three-time State Champ 100m, 200m, Long Jump, Triple Jump
- Top Arkansas All-time Indoor 55m Performance
- Second Arkansas All-time Triple Jump Performance
- 2006 & 2007 State Heptathlon Champion
- 2007 & 2008 Arkansas Track Athlete of the Year
- 15-time NCAA All-American
- 4-time SEC Champion
- 2-time SEC Freshman of the week
- 2011 School Record Holder in 300m and 4 x 400m relay
- 2012 SEC Indoor Long Jump Champion
- 2009-2012 Member UA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee