Top Stories Of 2018, #4: Arria Minor Sprint Queen

Top Colorado Stories Of 2018

Dec 30, 2018

There weren't many weeks between January and July that we didn't talk about Denver East's Arria Minor, and that's because she gave everyone something to talk about nearly every week.

Whether it was some big win, or another record, Minor put together one of the most impressive 2018 track campaigns in the state.

Minor's dominance over the sprints since her freshmen year has been insane. And in 2018 her name became synonymous not just with winning, but with record-breaking.

She won a staggering 11-of-11 100-meter races last spring, including the 2018 state championship. She won nine-of-nine 200-meter races, including the 2018 state championship. And she won four-of-seven 400 meter races, which included her one hiccup at the Colorado State Championships - a rare runner-up finish (to Grandview's Lily Williams).

Her runner-up finish in the 400 finals can be forgiven, however, because two days earlier she did something no other Colorado girl has done: Break 52 seconds. And she did it in the preliminary heats.

If anything, it only proved that she is indeed human, even if her records seem otherwise.

Minor has transcended into the realm where winning is nearly marginal, and records are the true statement of how great one is.

Her 51.92 in the preliminary heats at State was an All-Time Colorado State Record (as well as a meet record), and it wasn't the only record to etched her name in to during those three days at JeffCo Stadium.

She also took down the 200 All-Time Colorado State Record, running 22.89, which was also a meet record.

When the dust had settled on the 2018 outdoor season, her 400 time would be the No. 2 time in the country, and her 200 would be the No. 4.

Currently the only Colorado All-Time sprint record not in her name right now is the 100, which stands at 11.31, just ahead of Minor's 11.38.

Adding to the aura of Minor are her eight state titles, the two All-Time Colorado records in her name, and the fact that still has one more outdoor season to go.

Her 2018 was nearly flawless, and it's frightening to think of what she'll do in coming months. It's clear that we're seeing one of the best - of not the best - sprinter in Colorado history, and because of this fact, Minor has kicked her way to the No. 4 spot in the Top Stories of 2018.