Florida Memorial University excelled at the HBCU Relays in Miramar, earning multiple gold medals. The team secured a total of six first-place finishes, alongside four second and two third places. Highlight performances included Akira Hamilton's gold in long jump with a personal best of 5.76m, Amealia Smith's top finish in triple jump, and both women's 4x100 and 4x400 relays achieving first place finishes and national qualifying marks.

By the Numbers
  • Six first-place finishes by the Lions at the HBCU Relays.
  • Akira Hamilton's long jump of 5.76m was just 2 cm short of a national qualifying mark.
State of Play
  • The Lions showed strong overall performance with multiple top finishes in various events.
  • Upcoming competition at the SUN Conference Outdoor Championship is set for April 25 in Lakeland, FL.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the team will compete in the SUN Conference Outdoor Championship, where they aim to build on their success from the HBCU Relays and possibly secure more national qualifying marks.

Bottom Line

The performance at the HBCU Relays underscores Florida Memorial University's potential in track and field, setting a strong foundation for upcoming championships. Continued focus on training and competition will be vital as they pursue further successes.