The Georgia Tech men's and women's track and field teams kicked off the Pepsi Florida Relays with impressive results, highlighted by Tahir Hines breaking the hammer throw record with a distance of 64.00 meters. Hines delivered a series of strong throws, including five exceeding 60 meters, showcasing remarkable consistency. Other standout performances included Aseye Srigboh鈥檚 top-five finish in the high jump and Aaron Jones achieving a personal best in the 400m hurdles. Claire Shelton narrowly missed a top-five program time in the 1500M despite a weather delay. The teams will continue competing tomorrow with events across multiple track and field disciplines.

By the Numbers
  • Tahir Hines set a new hammer throw record at 64.00m.
  • Aaron Jones achieved a personal best of 52.07 seconds in the 400m hurdles.
State of Play
  • The Georgia Tech teams are set to compete in additional events, including discus and triple jump tomorrow.
  • Hines was one of only two throwers to record six valid attempts during the meet.
What's Next

Future events will likely showcase more record-breaking attempts and personal bests as the teams continue their strong performances through the weekend. There is also anticipation surrounding the broader impact of the Full Steam Ahead fundraising initiative on Georgia Tech athletics.

Bottom Line

The Georgia Tech track and field teams are demonstrating considerable talent and potential, setting the stage for a competitive season ahead, supported by significant investments in program development through fundraising initiatives.