We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Refuel with Chocolate Milk Athlete of the Year Awards!

These outstanding student-athletes exemplify what it means to lead with determination, sportsmanship, and dedication—on and off the track!

Two-time U.S. Olympian and Armory record holder Elle St. Pierre announces the winners below.

  • Girl Sprinter of the Year: Elise Cooper | McDonogh School​, Owings Mills, Maryland.
  • Boy Sprinter of the Year: Wyatt Gravier | Bronxville High School, Bronxville, New York
  • Girls Distance Runner of the Year: Adriana Pettinelli | Scarsdale High School, Scarsdale, New York
  • Boys Distance Runner of the Year: Tsedeke Jakovics | Old Mill High School, Glen Burnie, Maryland​
  • Girls Field Events Athlete of the Year: Jessica Oji | Livingston High School, Livingston, New Jersey
  • Boys Field Events Athlete of the Year: Joachim Johnson | Episcopal Academy, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

You can learn more in our latest blog that details the announcement.

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