Welcome back to Beyond The Finish Line, Powered By the Illinois Running News Podcast Network! the show where we dive into the stories, grit, and mindset behind young athletes chasing greatness—on and off the track.

I’m your host, Brayden Domont, and today we’re celebrating a big win. Just last Saturday, this guy took home the title at the IESA Middle School 2-Mile State Championship—finishing his season on the highest possible note.

He’s not slowing down anytime soon, though. This postseason, he’s joining the infamous Dixon Distance Team for the USATF cross country circuit—taking his talents to an even bigger stage.

Please welcome the new state champion himself, Jacob Calvario!

We’ll talk about his journey to the top, what it took to win that state title, and how he’s preparing for the next challenge ahead. So lace up, settle in, and let’s go Beyond The Finish Line.