Grassfield’s Rambo races to national high school record in 500 meter dash

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (WTKR)- Last year, Bayside’s Andrew Salvodon stole the show at the Virginia Showcase, upsetting Olympian Quincey Wilson in the 500 meter dash on his way to a national record.

The 2026 version saw another national high-water mark fall at Virginia Beach Sports Center, this time on the girls side.

Grassfield senior Sophie Rambo sped to a win in the 500m with a time of 1:10.07, setting a new high school indoor national record. Rambo took the lead shortly after the start and led wire-to-wire. Ataja Stephane-Vazquez closed the gap and was on the Grizzy senior’s heels early in the last lap, but a surge on the final turn secured the victory for Rambo…

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