Ursuline senior Jane Hickey posts historic 600-meter time at Stanner Games

Jane Hickey '26 continues to distinguish herself among the nation's elite middle-distance runners during the winter indoor track season.

Competing for Ursuline at the Stanner Games on Sunday, January 11, 2026, Hickey recorded a time of 1:28.68 in the 600 meters — the sixth-fastest time ever run by a U.S. high school athlete and the second-fastest in the event's history at the prestigious meet. The performance also stands as the second-fastest 600-meter time ever recorded by a New York state athlete.

"Jane is a generational talent on the track, possessing both the physical and mental skills to become an elite student-athlete. She is well on her way."
- Dawn Cerrone, athletic director

"Jane is a generational talent on the track, possessing both the physical and mental skills to become an elite student-athlete," said Athletic Director Dawn Cerrone. "She is well on her way."

The Ursuline senior has built steady momentum throughout the indoor season, demonstrating remarkable range and consistency across multiple events. Earlier this winter, Hickey ran a personal-best 54.86 in the 400 meters at the Armory Hispanic Games and posted a 500-meter best of 1:13.82 at the JAMBAR Coaches Hall of Fame Invitational. She has also set personal records in the 1,000 meters and 1,600 meters, clocking 2:50.93 at the Jim Mitchell Invitational and 4:53.99 at the MSTCA Boston Holiday Challenge.

A committed student-athlete, Hickey will continue her academic and athletic career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she will compete at the collegiate level. She is also a 2026 National Merit Commended Student, exemplifying the balance of academic excellence and athletic achievement and serving as a strong example for younger students aspiring to excel in both the classroom and athletics.