WATCH HERE WATCH HEREFounded in 1888, the AAU is a non-profit, volunteer-based sports organization based in the United States. The AAU Junior Olympic Games are the largest multi-sport event for young athletes, occurring over 12-days in a select host city. In the 100-meter race, Cotton broke a three-year-old record, running it in just 13.67 seconds. Wise and Cotton's father, Sam Cotton, said they have emphasized humility, hard work and balance as their daughter continues to compete and break records. We don't want to overwork her," said Sam Cotton.