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Gold Team

You qualified. Now move up the field.

Gold Team coordinates individualized preparation for athletes who have earned a place at national competition and want to improve their performance against the country’s best.

A Gold athlete in competitionOne athlete racing or preparing at a real national meet. Use submitted competition photography and identify the meet and location once the result is verified.

Demonstration figures · replace with verified team data

Active athletes
16
States represented
9
Schools represented
12
National appearances
31
Season PRs
47
The level

Built to advance at national championships.

Gold athletes receive the same coaching commitment and seven-part development system as every Franklin team. Placement reflects current national readiness and continues to be reviewed as the athlete’s goals and needs change. Preparation may target Nike Cross Nationals, Nike Outdoor Nationals, and New Balance Nationals Outdoor; specific meets and travel expectations are confirmed with the coach.

Race history

Where Gold Team has raced.

Demonstration data · layout preview only

  1. Example Outdoor NationalsPhiladelphia, PA
    7 athletes
  2. Example Summer ChampionshipEugene, OR
    4 athletes
  3. Example Cross NationalsPortland, OR
    3 athletes
Latest results

Gold Team results.

Example athletes and marks · not published results

AthleteEventMarkPlace
Athlete 071UT · Final5000m XC15:42.7018th
Athlete 084NC · FinalMile4:11.369th
Athlete 092CO · Final2 Mile9:06.1812th

Is Gold the right next step?

A coach will review the athlete’s competitive history, current training, and goals before recommending placement.