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Ty Baird Named SHS Athlete of the Month Following State Success

By Lehi Free Press · June 14, 2026 · 1 min read
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Ty Baird has been named SHS Athlete of the Month following several medal-winning performances at the State competition. The 12th-grade track athlete secured gold in high jump and multiple silver medals in jumping and relay events.

Key takeaways

  • Ty Baird won the gold medal in high jump at State with a height of 6-feet-4.0-inches.
  • Baird secured a silver medal in the boys long jump event.
  • The SHS athlete earned a silver medal in the 4x200-meter relay at 1:27.09.

Ty Baird, a 12th-grade student at SHS, has been recognized as the SHS Athlete of the Alegria Month after notable performances in boys track events.

During the State competition, Baird captured a gold medal in the high jump by clearing 6-feet-4.0-inches.

In addition to his high jump victory, Baird earned a silver medal in the boys long jump with a mark of 22-0.75 feet.

Baird also contributed to a silver medal performance in the 4x200-meter relay, where he and his teammates recorded a time of 1:27.09.

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