Franklin's long jump mark solid No apparent challengers for state's oldest record; State Track Records Records from the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association state track and field meets. Records for the meet's three divisions have been combined. Boys Pole vault: Scott Synold, Wauwatosa West, 15 feet 7 inches (1994). High jump: Jason Smith, Milwaukee Juneau, 7-0 (1992). Long jump: Larry Franklin, Madison Central, 25-3 4 (1964). Triple jump: Kenny Harrison, Brookfield Central, 48-61 4 (1983). Discus: Luke Sullivan, Verona, 193-3 (1993). Shotput: Stu Voigt, Madison West, 66-71 2 (1966). 3,200-meter relay: Madison Memorial (Fran Morrow, Jim Marschalek, Mike Hebl, Zach Steffen), 7 minutes 54.67 seconds (1994). 110 high hurdles: Jay Payton, Madison West, 14.09 (1981). 100: Floyd Heard, Milwaukee Marshall, 10.48 (1984 and 1985). 1,600: Mike Deignan, Monroe, 4:11.81 (1984). 400: Bryan Jones, Nicolet, 47.12 (1990). 400 relay: Milwaukee South (Kevin Bledsoe, Tony McClain, Anthony Armour, George Brown), 41.70 (1986). 300 intermediate hurdles: Chris Pearson, Beloit, 37.49 (1991). 800: Joe Kapheim, Appleton East, 1:51.79 (1981). 200: Floyd Heard, Milwaukee Marshall, 21.00, (1985 trials). 3,200: Scott Jenkins, Kenosha Bradford, 9:01.49. 1,600 relay: Nicolet (Orlando Robinson, Erich Scherr, Keith Lovelace, Bryan Jones), 3:16.09 (1990 trials). Girls High jump: Wendy Markham, Cedarburg, 6-0 (1980). Long jump: Brittany Rusch, Wausau East, 18-111 2 (1994). Triple jump: Lee Ann Majerle, D.C. Everest, 39-53 4 (1987). Discus: Julie Beck, Tomah, 159-4 (1990). Shotput: Julie Beck, Tomah, 45-113 4 (1990). 3,200 relay: Marinette (Suzi St. Clair, Jodi Bolen, Janet Westphal, Jenni Westphal), 9:03.38 (1994). 100 high hurdles: Jennie Evans, Waukesha South, 14.60, (1988 trials). 100: Diane Lemmitt, Milwaukee West, 11.84 (1981). 1,600: Suzy Favor, Stevens Point, 4:48.57 (1985). 800 relay: Milwaukee Custer (Sue Stachnik, Debra Henderson, Gloria Gregory, Yvonne Sisk), 1:41.99 (1980). 400: Kim Tiller, Richland Center, 56.09 (1985). 400 relay: Milwaukee Tech (Camille Ross, Markesha McWilliams, Shawnte Moss, Cheryl Torrence), 47.93 (1994). 300 low hurdles: Alice Gartzke, Madison West, 43.96 (1982). 800: Suzy Favor, Stevens Point, 2:09.88 (1985). 200: Andrea Lee, Milwaukee Riverside, 24.02 (1988). 3,200: Lori Wolter, Sauk Prairie, 10:15.40 (1985). 1,600 relay: Milwaukee North (Theresa Wright, Sherry Miller, LaDonna Foster, LaRonda Bearde), 3:55.19, (1980 trials).

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: May 30, 1996| Author: MARK STEWART | Copyright information

The oldest state record on the books appears to be more and more invincible as the years go by.

Larry Franklin of Madison Central set the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association record of 25 feet 3/4 inch in 1964 and more than three decades later, no one has come close to challenging the mark.

Franklin was the winner of a legendary competition that produced four of the five longest long jumps in WIAA history. Since then, the closest anyone has come to breaking the record...

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