Arcadia Invitational - DyeStat high school track and field

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2003 outdoor

April 11-12, 2003 at Arcadia HS, Arcadia CA

the X-man brings it

Xavier Carter wins unprecedented triple

and congratulations from Maurice Greene

left, Melbourne FL junior Xavier Carter and former 100 meter world record holder Maurice Greene
photo by Mike Leary

by John Dye

In 35 years of Arcadia, no one had ever won a sprint triple (100-200-400). Now they have. Xavier Carter, wearing the black and white skull and crossbones singlet of Palm Bay Melbourne FL, crossed the continent to lay his claim as the nation's best sprinter. He opened with an explosive finish in the 100 to overcome a poor start. At 70 meters, he was trailing Derrick Jones of California and J-Mee Samuels of North Carolina. But Carter cranked up the power and crossed the finish line a decisive winner in 10.38 +1.2. The next two parts of the triple were routine as Carter overpowered the fields from the beginning to win the 400 in 46.72 and the 200 in 20.85 -1.0. By the 200, only two brave souls dared to challenge Carter.

100 meters 10.38 - 6:53 pm

At 70 meters (below), Carter was in a fight with Derrick Jones (R) and J-Mee Samuels, but he pulled clear at the finish (right)

photo by John Dye

photo by Mike Leary

Carter was pleased with his PR as he was interviewed by Ricky Quintana

Ricky Quintana's Quotes

Xavier Carter: I came out of the blocks kind of slow. I picked it up down the track and managed to pull away and come out with a win.
RQ: Were you worried at about 70 meters?
Carter: Yeah, because I was behind.
RQ: You seemed like you tied up a little bit.
Carter: Yeah. My form started to go. I just decided to muscle it on through. And that what came out. I came out with a win.
RQ: 10:38.
Carter: Yeah, that’s my best time.
RQ: What do you think about Arcadia and this whole meet?
Carter: I like it. I like the crowd. I’m not used to having a crowd, but I like it.
RQ: What about the coolness? Did that bother you at all?
Carter: Yeah, it got my chest a little stuffy, but I pulled through it.
RQ: 400, 200 still on deck?
Carter: Yes sir. Yeah, I’m still running them.
RQ: Do you think you can produce fast times?
Carter: I’m going to try. Leave it on the track.

Maurice Greene
RQ: What did you think about Xavier?
Maurice Greene: I was really watching my boys that I train [Taft Woodland Hills CA]… I mean, but what I’ve seen, he’s a very good athlete. He has a lot of potential. He’s going to be good.

Men 100 Meter Dash Invitational
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Wind Points
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  1 Carter, Xavier            11 Palm Bay High            10.38   1.2 
  2 Jones, Derrick            11 Poly Long Beach          10.44   1.2 
  3 Samuels, J-Mee            10 Mount Tabor              10.49   1.2 
  4 Larry, Lionel             11 Dominguez High           10.60   1.2 
  5 Johnson, Chris            12 Valley Chris             10.79   1.2 
  6 Slater, Matt              12 Servite High             10.82   1.2 
  7 White, Jon                12 Bingham (Ut)             11.30   1.2 
  8 McBride, Stevie           11 Dominguez High           11.48   1.2

400 meters 46.72 - 7:51 pm

photo by Bill Leung

Carter took the measure of Nike Indoor Championship winner DeSean Cunningham of California (right) and Stadium Tacoma WA sr Darren Woods.

photo by John Dye

Ricky Quintana's Quotes

Xavier Carter:
Carter: It felt great. I just have to run the 200 and then I’m out of here.
RQ: Did you feel the sting in your legs from the 100?
Carter: Yeah, I’m feeling it right now. I’ll just suck it up, go rest and come back for the 2.

Men 400 Meter Dash Invitational
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Carter, Xavier            11 Palm Bay High            46.72  
  2 Cunningham, DeSean        12 University C             47.58  
  3 Woods, Darren             12 Stadium High,Tac         47.92  
  4 Jacobs, Jeff              12 Santa Margarita          48.19  
  5 Pratt, Mike               12 Taft,WoodlandHil         48.26  
  6 White, Deun               12 Helix HS                 48.82  
  7 Pratt, Paul               12 Taft,WoodlandHil         48.94  
  8 Muhammad, Malik           12 Poly Long Beach          49.48

200 meters - 20.85 - 9:06 pm

It is close with J-Mee Samuels until Carter puts on his typical finishing burst. photo by John Dye

Carter with unofficial time on scoreboard - photo by Mike Leary

Ricky Quintana's Quotes

Xavier Carter:
Carter: It was great.
RQ: 20.85 into a wind.
Carter: Yeah, I felt the wind on the backstretch. So I just gutted the last 100m.
RQ: How about J-Mee on your inside. Did that apply any pressure?
Carter: No not really. There was a plan for me to come out in the curve and stride and pull away on the straight away.
RQ: Down the straight away you just pulled away. Did you feel you broke him?
Carter: Yeah, that’s my strongest point. So I just held on for the curve , then as I came off the curve I just pushed it.
RQ: How do you feel?
Carter: I feel great.

Men 200 Meter Dash Invitational
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Wind Points
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  1 Carter, Xavier            11 Palm Bay High            20.85  -1.0 
  2 Samuels, J-Mee            10 Mount Tabor              21.85  -1.0 
  3 Hodgson, Dane             11 San Luis Obi             22.48  -1.0

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