Windermere Prep track athlete takes home two regional champion titles

Akai Tonge won the 110-meter hurdles and 400MH.

By Megan Bruinsma
| 3:59 p.m. May 5, 2026

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Windermere Preparatory School's track-and-field athlete Akai Tonge celebrated an accomplished Class 2A Region 2 Meet Friday, May 1.

Tonge first claimed the regional champion in the 110-meter hurdles with his time of 14.53. He also set a new school and personal record in the heat. But he maintained his momentum and clinched a second regional champion title in the 400MH. His time of 54.54 set a new school and personal record.

He will head to Jacksonville, Florida to compete in the FHSAA 2A State Championship Meet Thursday, May 7.

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Megan Bruinsma

Megan Bruinsma is a staff writer for the Observer. She recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University and discovered her passion for journalism there. In her free time, she loves watching sports, exploring outdoors and baking.