The Top 10 Moments In Flo Golden South History, No. 6: Aldrich Bailey Runs 45-Second 400m

As MileSplit counts down to the Flo Golden South Classic on May 27, we're looking back at some of the best years in meet history. Check back every day for a new moment and register to make your mark on history here!


Moment No. 6: All-Time-Great Aldrich Bailey Runs 45-Second 400m

In the 2012 Olympic year--a senior from Mansfield Timberview High School in Texas stole headlines as the hottest quarter-miler in town: Aldrich Bailey.

That year was a dream season for the future Texas A&M Aggie and now Texas Longhorn, who clocked his personal best of 45.19 to rank No. 6 all-time in prep history, competed at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials and earned a bronze medal at the IAAF World Junior Championships.

Aldrich ran under 46 seconds eight times that season, including a stunning 45.58 to set the meet record at the Golden South Invitational while rocking a blue Team USA kit.

Watch the race video and post-race interview below.