(Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)
LAKEWOOD — The state track and field meet entered a weather delay on Friday afternoon due to lightning in the area. It has been cleared to resume.
The delay began at 1:45 p.m., and the Jeffco Stadium was cleared:
We have just entered a weather delay at state track. If you are at Jeffco Stadium, please leave the stadium and head to your vehicle. If you don't have a vehicle, head to the east side stands. #copreps
— CHSAA (@CHSAA) May 17, 2019
The stadium was re-opened at 2:25, and the meet resumed at 2:45:
The state track meet will resume approximately at 2:45 p.m. #copreps
— CHSAA (@CHSAA) May 17, 2019
The meet resumed with the Class 4A boys 4×200-meter relay, which was originally scheduled for 1:45 p.m. After that, there were four other 4x200s to complete on Friday, along with two 4×800 relays, and then eight 4x400s.