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GIA 1959 Class AA Boys Track Champions

State was held April 18 at the Atlanta University Bowl.

Results from April 20, 1959 Brunswick News.

Team results

1st - Lucy Laney (Augusta)
2nd - Tompkins (Savannah)
3rd - Beach (Savannah)
4th - Howard (Atlanta)
5th - Risley (Brunswick)

Notes

Partial individual results.

Lucy Laney was coached by David Dupree.

Event results

Discus: 1st - ?, 2nd - Samuel Scott (Risley)

High jump: 1st - Hezekiah Wilson (Risley), tied with three others. Height: 5'10".

Javelin throw: 1st - ?, 2nd - ?, 3rd - ?, 4th - Johnny Johnson (Risley).

Pole vault: 1st - Virgil Ryals (Risley), 2nd - Virgil Wynn (Risley). Height: 11'4". New record.

Shot put: 1st - ?, 2nd - ?, 3rd - Johnny Johnson (Risley).