The Georgia Tech track and field teams excelled at the Lee Fast Break Athletics Invitational and Spec Towns Invitational over the weekend, with notable performances from athletes Aaron Jones and Sarah Noel in the 400m hurdles. Jones achieved a time of 52.00, marking his fourth consecutive ACC standard and a personal best by 0.07 seconds. Noel recorded 1:00.35, meeting her second straight ACC standard. In the men鈥檚 1500m, Taylor Wade set a Lee facility record at 3:44.03, while Hannah Schemmel finished the women's race with a personal best of 4:30.63, securing second place. Georgia Tech continues to showcase its talent and prepare for more events as fundraising efforts advance for athletics improvements.

By the Numbers
  • Aaron Jones clocked 52.00 in the 400m hurdles, setting a new personal best.
  • Taylor Wade finished the 1500m in 3:44.03, establishing a new Lee facility record.
State of Play
  • Aaron Jones and Sarah Noel are among the leading performers in their events within the ACC.
  • Georgia Tech is fundraising $500 million to enhance its athletic facilities to support championship-level competition.
What's Next

The Georgia Tech track and field teams are set to conclude the Spec Towns Invitational with additional events scheduled, continuing their strong performance in the season. The fundraising initiative, Full Steam Ahead, will also progress as awareness and contributions are sought to enhance Georgia Tech athletics.

Bottom Line

Georgia Tech's track and field teams are not just setting impressive ACC standards; they're also instrumental in advancing the university's athletic infrastructure through significant fundraising efforts aimed at achieving championship competitiveness.