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Boys Track & Field - Nebraska

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BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Gabe Hinrichs

Middle distance/Distance
ELKHORN SOUTH HS
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

8:59.66

1600m (State)

1:52.61

800m (Season Best)
“In my 20 years as a coach, Gabe’s work ethic, self-discipline and high level of toughness is unmatched. His off-season consistency and commitment to training has been second to none. His attention to detail with the little things stands out.”
Tim Ebers
Head Coach - head coach of Elkhorn South High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11, 145-pound junior won the 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter run events, also taking second in the 800-meter run at the Class A state meet this past season, a performance that sparked the Storm to the team title. At the time of his selection, Hinrich’s winning time of 8:59.66 in the 3200 ranked No. 72 nationally among 2021 prep competitors. His personal-best 1600 clocking at the state meet ranked No. 97, and his season-best 1:52.61 in the 800 at the A-2 District Championships ranked No. 61.

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Academic Achievement

Hinrichs has maintained a 3.54 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Hinrichs has volunteered locally as a youth sports coach through the Elkhorn Athletic Association in addition to donating his time to multiple community service initiatives through his church.