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Get ready for the ultimate high school indoor track and field competition – Simplot Games! This annual event, held every February in Pocatello, Idaho, brings together top high school athletes from across the country to compete in a variety of events such as sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, and more. What started as a small local meet in 1979 has now grown into one of the largest indoor high school meets in the world. So mark your calendars for the next Simplot Games and get ready to witness some incredible athletic feats from talented young athletes.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1979</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Simplot Games</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Simplot Games began as a small local meet for high school athletes, organized by the J.R. Simplot Company.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1983</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growth and Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>Within four years, the Simplot Games had grown significantly, attracting athletes from across the Western United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the start of the 90s, the Simplot Games had gained national recognition, pulling athletes from states across the country.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishing Records</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Games saw multiple national and meet records being established, hence, elevating their status in high school sports.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>By 2010, the event began drawing international athletes, making it a truly global event.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>40th Anniversary</div><div class='timeline-text'>Simplot Games celebrated their 40th anniversary, reflecting on four decades of promoting high school athletics and celebrating young talent.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at the Simplot Games</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get involved in the action by volunteering at the Simplot Games. You'll get to experience the event from a different perspective and meet new people while helping out.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a workshop or clinic</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take advantage of the various workshops and clinics offered at the Simplot Games. Learn from experienced coaches and athletes and improve your skills in your favorite event.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a team spirit banner</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your teammates and create a team spirit banner to bring to the Simplot Games. Let your creativity shine and show off your team pride!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try out new events</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use the Simplot Games as an opportunity to try out new events that you may not have had the chance to compete in before. You never know, you may discover a hidden talent!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a team dinner</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your team for a pre or post-competition dinner to bond and celebrate your achievements at the Simplot Games. It's a great way to relax and have fun together outside of the competition.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings together talented young athletes</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Simplot Games is a high school track and field event that attracts top athletes from all over the country. It's a chance for these young athletes to compete against each other and showcase their skills, making for an exciting and competitive atmosphere.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It offers unique events and challenges</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In addition to traditional track and field events, Simplot Games also offers unique challenges such as the weight throw and the pole vault. These events add a level of excitement and diversity to the competition, making it more engaging for both spectators and participants.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It fosters a sense of community</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Simplot Games brings together not just athletes, but also coaches, families, and fans. It creates a sense of camaraderie and support among everyone involved, making it more than just a competition - it's a community event that celebrates the love of sports and athleticism.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Track & Field is the Oldest Athletic Competition</h3><p class='facts-content'>Track and Field sports were the first set of competitive physical activities humans developed after wrestling and boxing. The origins of the sports can be traced back thousands of years to the original Olympic Games in ancient Greece.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Marathon is a Town in Greece</h3><p class='facts-content'>The marathon race was named after the ancient Greek city of Marathon, from where the soldier Pheidippides supposedly ran to Athens to bring news of a military victory.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Women Participated in Track and Field for the First Time in 1928</h3><p class='facts-content'>The 1928 Olympic Games marked the first year that women were allowed to participate in track and field events. This marked a significant step towards gender equality in sports.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Fosbury Flop Revolutionized High Jump</h3><p class='facts-content'>The "Fosbury Flop" changed the face of the high jump event. Dick Fosbury, an American athlete, introduced a new technique of jumping back-first over the bar, dramatically improving efficiency and safety.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Jesse Owens Set 4 World Records in 45 Minutes</h3><p class='facts-content'>During a Big Ten meet in 1935, American athlete Jesse Owens set four world records in sprinting and long jump in a span of just 45 minutes. This achievement is considered one of the most remarkable in track and field history.</p></div></div>
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