Wichita State senior Jelese Alexander shattered the long jump school record at the Arkansas Spring Invitational, achieving a personal best of 6.37m/20'10.75" and surpassing the previous record established in 2010 by one centimeter. In addition to her record-breaking long jump, she also scored a conference-leading high jump of 1.83m/6'0", ranking her No. 9 nationally. The men's team saw Josh Parrish lead a 1-2-3 long jump sweep, with his mark of 7.85m/25'59.25" also topping the conference charts.

By the Numbers
  • Jelese Alexander's long jump measured 6.37m/20'10.75", breaking a 16-year-old record.
  • Her high jump of 1.83m/6'0" is currently ranked No. 9 in the nation.
State of Play
  • Wichita State鈥檚 men secured a 1-2-3 finish in long jump, with Josh Parrish leading at 7.85m.
  • Seven other Shockers won events across various track and field competitions during the invitational.
What's Next

The Shockers will compete again at the Bryan Clay Invitational and the Oregon Team Invitational from April 16-18, continuing to build momentum in their outdoor season.

Bottom Line

Jelese Alexander's breakthrough performance not only sets a new school standard but also positions her as a contender at the national level, highlighting Wichita State's growing strength in track and field.