In 1971 Hays High junior, Greg Nichols had an incredible long jump of 23 feet, 11 inches, setting the school record.

This year Hays High senior, Keamonie Archie, broke the school's long-jump record that had stood for 52 years, with a jump of 24 feet 7.5 inches. 

Thursday at the regional track meet the two met.

Nichols&nbsp;traveled to Maize from Ellsworth to shake Archie's hand and watch him compete for a chance to go to the state track meet.

Archie earned a trip to the state track meet in multiple events, including long jump.

After some digging through the yearbook archives, a rather blurry image of&nbsp;Nichols jumping was found.

His speed was clearly too quick for the camera.

Nichols&nbsp;is also the former teammate of HHS javelin coach, Fred Joy, HHS Class of 1972.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684525110626.jpeg" alt="Keamonie Archie,&nbsp;Hays High senior, and&nbsp;Greg Nichols, HHS Class of 1972 at the regional track meet Thursday in Maize.&nbsp;Archie this year broke Nichols' 52-year-old record. Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Keamonie Archie,&nbsp;Hays High senior, and&nbsp;Greg Nichols, HHS Class of 1972 at the regional track meet Thursday in Maize.&nbsp;Archie this year broke Nichols' 52-year-old record. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>USD 489In 1971 Hays High junior, Greg Nichols had an incredible long jump of 23 feet, 11 inches, setting the school record.This year Hays High senior, Keamonie Archie, broke the school's long-jump record that had stood for 52 years, with a jump of 24 feet 7.5 inches. Thursday at the regional track meet the two met.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684525514184.jpeg" alt="Keamonie Archie, Hays High senior, has set a new school long jump record. Courtesy photo&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Keamonie Archie, Hays High senior, has set a new school long jump record. Courtesy photo&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Nichols&nbsp;traveled to Maize from Ellsworth to shake Archie's hand and watch him compete for a chance to go to the state track meet.Archie earned a trip to the state track meet in multiple events, including long jump.After some digging through the yearbook archives, a rather blurry image of&nbsp;Nichols jumping was found.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684525573537.jpeg" alt="Greg Nichols, HHS Class of 1972, held the HHS long jump record for 52 years before it was broken this year by&nbsp;Keamonie Archie, Hays High senior. Courtesy photo." />
 <figcaption>Greg Nichols, HHS Class of 1972, held the HHS long jump record for 52 years before it was broken this year by&nbsp;Keamonie Archie, Hays High senior. Courtesy photo.</figcaption>
 </figure>His speed was clearly too quick for the camera.Nichols&nbsp;is also the former teammate of HHS javelin coach, Fred Joy, HHS Class of 1972.&nbsp;&nbsp;

HHS alum meets student who broke his 52-year-old long-jump record