TORQ Track Club lands three All-Americans at Nike Outdoor Nationals

TORQ Track Club, a first-year Southern California sprint club, produced three All-Americans at the 2026 Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon, signaling an early breakthrough for the new program. The results came June 18–22 at Hayward Field and included top finishes from Jaelen Hunter, Robert Gardner Jr. and Camren Hughes.

Why it matters: - TORQ Track Club’s debut showed immediate national-level impact for a program formed in 2026. - Three All-American finishes at the country’s biggest high school track meet put the Southern California sprint group on the map. - The results also spotlight the depth of the Servite and broader Southern California sprint pipeline.

What happened: - TORQ Track Club had three athletes earn All-American honors at the 2026 Nike Outdoor Nationals. - The championships ran June 18–22 at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene. - The meet was hosted by the National Scholastic Athletics Foundation. - Jaelen Hunter finished fifth in the U20 400 meters and second in the Championship division 400 meters. - Robert Gardner Jr. placed fourth in the Championship division 200 meters and ninth in the 100 meters. - Camren Hughes earned All-American honors with a fifth-place finish in the Championship division 200 meters.

The details: - TORQ Track Club is a first-year Southern California sprint club. - The club roster also includes Servite junior Benjamin “Boobie” Harris, who holds the second-fastest 200-meter time in Orange County history. - Jorden Wells, Jace Wells, Myles Miller and Blake Johnson are also on the roster. - Several TORQ athletes are members of the Servite 4x100-meter relay team that set a California state record of 39.70 seconds at the Arcadia Invitational this spring. - TORQ Track Club was formed after a conversation between coach Hasani Barrett and TORQ Sports founder Jake Baer at a high school football game at SoFi Stadium. - Barrett, a former college sprinter, partnered with Brandon Thomas, Servite High School’s head track and field coach, to recruit athletes from across Southern California. - TORQ Sports provided resources and planning support to launch the club. - TORQ Sports is a sports technology company that operates a platform connecting athletes, coaches, recruiters and programs. - TORQ Sports founded and supports TORQ Track Club. - More information is available on the company’s website. - TORQ Sports also listed social channels on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, X and Instagram for TORQ Track.

Between the lines: - The combination of national medals and a state-record relay suggests TORQ Track Club has more than one standout sprinter; it has depth across multiple events. - The club’s early success reflects a model built around local coaching ties, athlete recruitment and support from a sports tech company. - Hasani Barrett said the club’s focus is on putting athletes first and creating a family environment. - Brandon Thomas said the talent in the region is strong and the group’s success is only beginning. - Jake Baer said TORQ Sports’ role was to give good people the opportunity to chase a shared goal.

What’s next: - The early results give TORQ Track Club a foundation to build on as its athletes continue competing on the prep circuit. - The club’s mix of relay talent and individual sprinters suggests more national qualifying performances could follow. - Hayward Field, which also hosted the 2022 World Athletics Championships, remains a marquee stage for future championship runs.

The bottom line: - TORQ Track Club arrived with a national-caliber debut and left with proof that its Southern California sprint project already belongs on the big stage.