Bruce Johnson+FollowGeorgia track stars smash records at ClemsonGeorgia athletes just kicked off the indoor season with a bang at the Clemson Invite, racking up 11 event wins and rewriting the school’s record books 14 times—six of those by freshmen! Jonathan Simms, in his first college race, set a world-leading time in the 400m, making him the fourth-fastest ever indoors. On the women’s side, Vimbayi Maisvorewa and the 4x400m relay teams dominated, both setting NCAA-leading marks. It’s not just the veterans—freshmen are making history, too. Anyone else feeling excited for what’s next from this powerhouse squad? #Sports #GeorgiaBulldogs #TrackAndField00Share
Jenna Gonzales+FollowTigers roar at Columbia’s Alexis Jarrett InvitationalSix first-place finishes and a string of personal bests—Missouri’s Tigers kicked off their track & field season in Columbia with serious momentum. The women’s weight throw was a total sweep, with every Tiger in the top five, and Marlena Tresno soared to victory in the high jump. Robert Hines sprinted to wins in both the 60m and 200m dashes, while the women’s pole vaulters took the entire podium. With this kind of energy, the Tigers are setting the bar high for the rest of the season. Who else is excited to see what they do next at the Show-Me Showdown? #Sports #Mizzou #TrackAndField00Share
Jenna Gonzales+FollowJackson State athletes shine in BirminghamJackson State’s track and field team made a statement at the Vulcan Invitational in Birmingham, with three Tigers taking first place in their field events. Kaiden Berry dominated the men’s shot put, Malayna Mallory set a personal best in the women’s shot put, and Nedgine Morancy soared to victory in the triple jump. Seven personal records fell overall, showing just how much these athletes have been pushing themselves. With another meet in Birmingham next week, it’ll be exciting to see if the Tigers can keep this momentum going. What’s your take on the team’s early season energy? #Sports #JacksonState #TrackAndField00Share
Bruce Johnson+FollowJackson State’s track stars shine in BirminghamSedgwrick Pitts Jr. just blazed through the 200m dash at the UAB Blazer Invitational, clocking 21.14 and landing among the nation’s best—he’s now fourth in HBCU rankings and ninth in Division 1. But he wasn’t the only Tiger making noise: Ronald Huddleston and Jordan Robinson both set new personal records in the 60m, and grad transfer Kaiden Berry made an immediate impact in shot put. With nine top-five finishes across events, Jackson State’s momentum is real. How do you think these performances will shape the rest of their season? #Sports #JacksonState #TrackAndField00Share
Dawn Fritz+FollowAlabama A&M athletes shine at Vulcan InvitationalLaila Gaynor and Joe Quez Keith kicked off the track season with big wins for Alabama A&M at the Vulcan Invitational in Birmingham. Gaynor not only took first in the 200m with one of the fastest HBCU times ever, but also placed fifth in the 60m. Keith set a personal best to win the men’s 400m, landing among the top HBCU performances. Other Bulldogs made strong showings too, including Briana Samuels’ close second in the 800m and Laura Avila’s school record in the 3000m. What do you think these early results mean for the team’s season ahead? #Sports #AlabamaAM #TrackAndField00Share
andersonkaren+FollowSimms Shakes Up MJ’s 400m LegacyWow, Dawgs fans and track junkies—Jonathan Simms just ran a jaw-dropping 44.62 in his NCAA debut, edging out Michael “Golden Shoes” Johnson’s legendary 400m indoor mark! But here’s the kicker: the record might not count due to NCAA meets lacking World Athletics-certified starting blocks. Sound familiar? It’s déjà vu after Coleman and Morales Williams. Can Simms get the official nod, or will this be another what-could-have-been? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #TrackAndField #NCAA00Share
Jenna Gonzales+FollowAkron athletes light up Geneva with big winsAkron’s track and field squad just turned heads at the Spire Throws/Jumps Festival in Geneva, racking up three first-place finishes and 20 top-five spots overall. Isaac Baltic soared to victory in the men’s pole vault, while Sloane Sypolt and Amari Noble dominated the discus events. It’s not every day you see this level of performance from so many athletes at once! For anyone following local sports, this is a big moment—what do you think is fueling Akron’s recent surge? Let’s talk about what this means for the team’s momentum going forward. #Sports #AkronZips #TrackAndField00Share
Eddie Deleon+FollowHuntingdon Track & Field shines at Vulcan InviteHuntingdon’s Track & Field team kicked off their season at Birmingham’s iconic Crossplex, and the energy was off the charts! Trinity Treadway led the women’s squad with top-15 finishes in both shot put and weight throw, while the 4x400m relay team grabbed a strong 9th place. On the men’s side, Marcus Malone and Javerious Askew both landed top-12 finishes in jumps, showing the Hawks are ready to compete. It’s exciting to see so many athletes stepping up early—who else is pumped to follow their progress this season? #Sports #HuntingdonHawks #TrackAndField00Share
Eddie Deleon+FollowAkron’s track stars are breaking recordsAkron’s track and field athletes are making serious waves this season, racking up personal bests and rewriting the school’s record books. From Brook Boes’ huge throws to Vanessa Horn’s lightning-fast 400m, the Zips are showing up strong at every meet. With 16 athletes ranked in the national Top 50 and multiple events placing in the NCAA Top 30, Akron’s squad is proving they’re a force to watch. It’s not just about the wins—these performances are putting Akron on the national map. Who else is excited to see how far this team can go? #Sports #AkronZips #TrackAndField00Share
Jacob Morris+FollowChattanooga’s Wheatcroft shatters 28-year recordA 28-year-old record just fell at the UAB Blazer Invite—Maddie Wheatcroft clocked a blazing 2:57.00 in the 1000m, smashing the previous Chattanooga mark from 1998. That’s not all: Stella Henry soared past 19 feet in the long jump for a new personal best, and several teammates hit new milestones in their events. It’s clear the Mocs are leveling up this season. With so many personal records and a legendary school record broken, what do you think is fueling this surge? Let’s celebrate these achievements and talk about what’s next for Chattanooga track and field! #Sports #ChattanoogaMocs #TrackAndField00Share
