GAINESVILLE, Fla. & WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (April 1, 2022) – Howard University men's and women's track & field program displayed strong performances on Day One of the Pepsi Florida Relays, hosted by the Gators, and Colonial Relays, hosted by William & Mary.
PEPSI FLORIDA RELAYS
In the Sunshine State, senior
Jessica Wright (Durham, N.C.) put on a show. The North Carolina native competed in the 400-meter hurdles where she finished with a new school record of 56.32, shattering her previous mark set last week at the Texas Relays (57.36). For her efforts, she qualified for the 2022 USA Championships for an opportunity to earn a spot on the 2022 World Championships Team.
Fellow classmate
Jessika Gbai (Philadelphia) took part in the 200-meter dash, placing fourth overall with the ninth-fastest time in the nation (23.12).
On the men's side, graduate
Dylan Beard (Severn, Md.) and senior
Jermanie Byrd (Miami) raced in the 200-meter dash, clocking in at 21.57 and 22.23, respectively.
Senior
Corinthians Payne (Apopka, Fla.) ran the 400-meter hurdles, recording a time of 53.05.
COLONIAL RELAYS
In Williamsburg, senior
Kennedy Lewis (Atlanta) won the 200-meter dash with a new personal best (24.33).
Third-year Bison
De'ja Dade (Desoto, Texas) competed in the 100-meter dash, producing a 12.20 mark, earning her fourth place overall.
Fellow classmate
Monika Williams (Denver) took part in the 400-meter hurdles where she finished fifth, registering a 1:03.80 time.
For the men, junior
Cameron Kee (Lawnside, N.J.) placed seventh in the 400-meter hurdles with a 55.03 mark.
In the men's field events, newcomer
Kyle Fisher leaped over 21 feet in the long jump, earning him fifth overall.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Saturday (April 2), Howard wraps up the weekend at the Pepsi Florida Relays and Colonial Relays.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
