Five University of New Orleans track and field athletes are competing at the Raleigh Relays in North Carolina. The events begin Friday with Erin Grime participating in the women's 1500 meters and Michela Papalia in the women's 5,000 meters. On Saturday, Anais Sulpice will run in the women's 800 meters, while Brandt Blanchard and Jose Manuel Rodriguez will compete in the men's 800 meters. The athletes are looking to improve upon their personal bests and have strong rankings in their respective events.

By the Numbers
  • Erin Grime's personal best in the 1500 meters is 4:33.87.
  • Jos茅 Manuel Rodriguez holds the eighth-fastest time in school history for the men's 800 meters at 1:49.71, ranking No. 1 in the Southland Conference.
State of Play
  • Grime is scheduled to run at 2:45 p.m. CST on Friday.
  • Rodriguez and Blanchard will run their heats on Saturday, with Section 1 starting at 2:45 p.m. CST.
What's Next

Following this weekend, the athletes will likely focus on further competitions, targeting improved times for potential qualification in upcoming championships.

Bottom Line

The performances at the Raleigh Relays could be pivotal for these athletes as they strive for personal bests and conference standings, making it a crucial event in their season.