Profanity at Finish Line DQs Second-Place Prep Runner in Michigan

Paul Steinbach Headshot
Parchment School District Mascot Logo

Words expressed in a moment of joy wound up costing Garrett Winter, a senior cross country runner at Parchment High School, a second-place finish Saturday in the Michigan state championship meet for Division 2.

Winter ran the 3.1-mile course in a personal-best 15 minutes, 27 seconds. By trimming nearly 22 seconds off his previous best time, Winter's runner-up finish far exceeded expectations, but officials said his profanities at the finish line violated a national rule that governs conduct in high school running.

Log in to view the full article
Page 1 of 116
Next Page
Buyer's Guide
Information on more than 3,000 companies, sorted by category. Listings are updated daily.
Learn More
Buyer's Guide
AB Show 2025 in San Diego
AB Show is a solution-focused event for athletics, fitness, recreation and military professionals.
Nov. 5-8, 2025
Learn More
AB Show 2025