DDTC Champion History
The Champion History of the Dick Dei Track Classic is a tribute to the athletes and teams who have risen to the top year after year. From record-breaking performances to hard-fought victories, these champions represent the highest level of competition and determination the meet has to offer.
This page highlights the legacy of excellence that defines the Classic—honoring those who have claimed titles, made their mark, and contributed to a tradition built on pride, performance, and unforgettable moments on the track and in the field.
Use the links below to explore champions by year (2026–2013, 2012–1978) or browse results by school.
Champions by School
| Boys' Champion by School | Number |
|---|---|
| Cleveland Heights | 14 |
| Dayton Dunbar | 8 |
| Gahanna Lincoln | 7 |
| North Canton Hoover | 3 |
| Wheeling Park | 3 |
| Olentangy Liberty | 2 |
| Walsh Jesuit | 2 |
| Bellaire | 1 |
| Cleveland Benedictine | 1 |
| Columbus West | 1 |
| Lakewood St. Edward's | 1 |
| Massillon Jackson | 1 |
| Riverside (Painesville) | 1 |
| Trotwood - Madison | 1 |
| Watkins Memorial | 1 |
| Girls' Champion by School | Number |
|---|---|
| Wheeling Park | 3 |
| Canon McMillian | 2 |
| Olentangy Liberty | 2 |
| Indian Hill | 1 |
| Morgantown | 1 |
| Warren G. Harding | 1 |
| Watkins Memorial | 1 |
| Combined Champion by School | Number |
|---|---|
| Canon McMillian | 3 |
| Wheeling Park | 3 |
| Olentangy Liberty | 2 |
| Morgantown | 1 |
| Riverside (Painesville) | 1 |
| Watkins Memorial | 1 |
Champion History
2026-2013
In 2013, the meet expanded to include girls’ competition, marking an important step forward in its history.
Since then, champion records and team titles reflect both boys’ and girls’ divisions, with combined statistics celebrating the full scope of talent and achievement across the meet.
| Year | Date of Meet | Boys' Champion | Girls' Champion | Combined Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4/11/26 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | 4/12/25 | Olentangy Liberty | Olentangy Liberty | Olentangy Liberty |
| 2024 | 4/13/24 | Olentangy Liberty | Olentangy Liberty | Olentangy Liberty |
| 2023 | 4/8/23 | Wheeling Park | Canon McMillian | Canon McMillian |
| 2022 | 4/9/22 | Riverside (Painesville) | Canon McMillian | Riverside (Painesville) |
| 2021 | 5/22/21 | Wheeling Park | Wheeling Park | Wheeling Park |
| 2020 | 4/11/20 | No Meet (COVID-19) | No Meet (COVID-19) | No Meet (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | 4/13/19 | Trootwood - Madison | Indian Hill | Wheeling Park |
| 2018 | 4/14/18 | Dayton Dunbar | Wheeling Park | Wheeling Park |
| 2017 | 4/8/17 | Massillon Jackson | Morgantown | Morgantown |
| 2016 | 4/9/16 | No Meet (Snow) | No Meet (Snow) | No Meet (Snow) |
| 2015 | 4/11/15 | Dayton Dunbar | Warren G. Harding | Canon McMillian |
| 2014 | 4/12/14 | Dayton Dunbar | Wheeling Park | Canon McMillian |
| 2013 | 4/13/13 | Watkins Memorial | Watkins Memorial | Watkins Memorial |
Champion History
2012-1978
| Year | Date of Meet | Boys' Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4/14/12 | Gahanna Lincoln |
| 2011 | 4/9/11 | Lakewood St. Edward's |
| 2010 | 4/10/10 | Gahanna Lincoln |
| 2009 | 4/11/09 | Dayton Dunbar |
| 2008 | 4/12/08 | Gahanna Lincoln |
| 2007 | 4/14/07 | Cleveland Heights |
| 2006 | 4/8/06 | Cleveland Heights |
| 2005 | 4/9/05 | Cleveland Heights |
| 2004 | 4/10/04 | Cleveland Heights |
| 2003 | 4/12/03 | Cleveland Heights |
| 2002 | 4/13/02 | Dayton Dunbar |
| 2001 | 4/14/01 | North Canton Hoover |
| 2000 | 4/8/00 | North Canton Hoover |
| 1999 | 4/10/99 | North Canton Hoover |
| 1998 | 4/11/98 | Dayton Dunbar |
| 1997 | 4/12/97 | Cleveland Heights |
| 1996 | 4/13/96 | Cleveland Heights |
| 1995 | 4/8/95 | Cleveland Heights |
| 1994 | 4/9/94 | Cleveland Heights |
| 1993 | 4/10/93 | Gahanna Lincoln |
| 1992 | 4/11/92 | Gahanna Lincoln |
| 1991 | 4/13/91 | Cleveland Heights |
| 1990 | 4/14/90 | Cleveland Heights |
| 1989 | 4/8/89 | Dayton Dunbar |
| 1988 | 4/9/88 | Dayton Dunbar |
| 1987 | 4/11/87 | Cleveland Heights |
| 1986 | 4/12/86 | Cleveland Benedictine |
| 1985 | 4/13/85 | Walsh Jesuit |
| 1984 | 4/14/84 | Cleveland Heights |
| 1983 | 4/9/83 | Cleveland Heights |
| 1982 | 4/10/82 | Gahanna Lincoln |
| 1981 | 4/11/81 | Columbus West |
| 1980 | 4/12/80 | Gahanna Lincoln |
| 1979 | 4/14/79 | Wheeling Park |
| 1978 | 4/15/78 | Bellaire |