Prep talk: Birmingham's Mondo track is ready to host City Section finals
Briefly

Birmingham High School has unveiled its new synthetic Mondo track, a significant upgrade that cost over $1.2 million replacing the old one installed before the 1984 Olympics. This new track promises better performance, as it is likened to running on a carpet, which reportedly helps improve runners' times. The City Section track preliminaries are scheduled for May 15, with the finals on May 22, showcasing the talents of high school athletes. In related news, baseball and softball playoff pairings for the Southern and City Sections will be revealed shortly, emphasizing ongoing athletic excitement.
The City Section track preliminaries and finals will be held on Birmingham High's new Mondo track, which has received excellent reviews from athletes.
Birmingham invested over $1.2 million to install a new synthetic track, replacing its original one from before the 1984 Olympic Games.
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