The Georgia Tech men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 track and field teams are set to compete at the Torrin Lawrence Memorial in Athens, Georgia, on May 2. The event schedule includes hammer throw starting at 11 a.m., with subsequent field events from noon to 3 p.m. Track races kick off at 12:20 p.m., concluding with the final race at 3:55 p.m. The teams are coming off strong performances at the Penn Relays, including a distance medley relay win and multiple personal records set by athletes.

By the Numbers
  • The men鈥檚 distance medley relay finished with a time of 9:38.85.
  • Junior Taylor Wade broke the 5000m school record by seven seconds, finishing at 13:40.71.
State of Play
  • The Jackets are looking to build on their recent success at the Penn Relays.
  • Full Steam Ahead is a $500 million fundraising initiative aimed at enhancing Georgia Tech athletics.
What's Next

The track and field teams will focus on competing at the Torrin Lawrence Memorial while gearing up for upcoming championships. Continued fundraising efforts for the Full Steam Ahead initiative are expected to impact future athletic programs significantly.

Bottom Line

The performance at the Torrin Lawrence Memorial is crucial for the Jackets as they strive for excellence in upcoming competitions, while essential fundraising efforts will support long-term growth and facility improvements for Georgia Tech athletics.