Topeka Capital-Journal

1 day ago | cjonline.com | Liam Keating

TOPEKA — The 400-meter dash is one of the most grueling races. It combines speed and power with endurance and perseverance, and the very best sprinters can use all four attributes. The Topeka area’s finest 400-meter runner has all of these traits and more. Washburn Rural’s Isaiah Terry has been torching his opponents this year. He explodes off the blocks, and he gets faster as the race continues, culminating in a fierce final 50 meters.

2 days ago | cjonline.com | Liam Keating

TOPEKA — Adrian Lehman was in the middle of a tough basketball workout during his sophomore season. The coaching staff wanted to increase the team’s endurance. It would be a turning point that would change Lehman and Topeka West history for good. Lehman recognized that running may be his sport. He moved away from typical ball sports like hoops and baseball. He focused solely on cross country and track during his junior year. It’s been the best decision for the senior that is signed to run at Washburn.

2 days ago | cjonline.com | Liam Keating

The postseason has begun for tennis in Kansas. It was a busy weekend with the top players in the state vying for a chance at state tournament qualification. Many players from Shawnee County earned honors, advancing them to the state tournament. The top six singles players and doubles teams in each region qualify for the state tournament. Competition will be held at different locations across the state according to classification.

2 days ago | cjonline.com | Liam Keating

TOPEKA — The postseason is here for tennis while other sports are nearing the end of their campaigns, too. From the diamond to the track, athletes around the capital city are impressing. Vote for the Capital-Journal’s athlete of the week for May 5-10. Voting closes at noon on Thursday, and here are the nominees. If a player from the area has made an impact this week, send nominees with stats to Liam Keating at [email protected] or on X (formerly known as Twitter), @liamkeating7.

5 days ago | cjonline.com | Jack Harvel

Jimmie Nelms, convicted of murdering Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Conroy O'Brien in 1978, has been granted parole. The Kansas State Troopers Association and Attorney General Kris Kobach condemned the parole board's decision. Nelms' case contributed to the reinstatement of the death penalty in Kansas in 1994, though he was convicted before its reinstatement. O'Brien's daughter, initially supportive of the death penalty, later advocated against it due to the burden it places on victims' families.