The Mount Olive men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 track and field teams excelled at the Alan Connie Shamrock Invite in Myrtle Beach, breaking several school records and achieving qualifying marks. Key performances included Leland Smith's sprint times of 10.60 in the 100m and 21.46 in the 200m, along with Antoine King's second-place discus throw of 50.67 meters. The women's team also made an impressive showing, highlighted by Heavan Roberts' multiple qualifying times and Essence Slate's record-breaking performance in the 400m. Overall, the teams racked up numerous top finishes across various events.

By the Numbers
  • Leland Smith recorded a time of 10.68 in the 100m, placing 6th overall.
  • Essence Slate set a school record in the 400m with a time of 55.19, placing 2nd.
  • Janara Bryant achieved a Provo mark in the triple jump with a distance of 13.11 meters, placing 1st.
State of Play
  • The Mount Olive teams are coming off a strong performance, breaking four school records at the Shamrock Invite.
  • Next, they will compete in the 9th Annual Adidas Trojan Challenge at home on March 28.
What's Next

The Mount Olive track and field teams will aim to continue their momentum at the upcoming Adidas Trojan Challenge, leveraging their recent successes to potentially break more records and achieve qualifying marks for future competitions.

Bottom Line

The impressive performances and school record achievements at the Alan Connie Shamrock Invite position Mount Olive's track and field teams as strong contenders moving forward, making the upcoming Adidas Trojan Challenge highly anticipated.