St. John's women's track and field team completed the first day of competition at the NCAA East Regional in Lexington, Kentucky. Chinenye Josephine Onourah and Naiara Garcia-Moreno represented the team in the 400-meter dash and 800-meter run, respectively, extending the program's NCAA Championship appearance streak to 33 years. Onourah finished the quarter mile in 54.52 seconds, capping her career with five individual BIG EAST titles in the event, while Garcia-Moreno clocked in at 2:06.82 in the 800-meter run, adding to her medal count from the season.

By the Numbers
  • Onourah finished the 400-meter dash preliminaries with a time of 54.52 seconds.
  • Garcia-Moreno recorded a time of 2:06.82 in the 800-meter run.
  • Onourah secured five individual BIG EAST titles over her career.
Yes, But

While both athletes had strong performances, the competitive landscape at the NCAA level is intense, with multiple athletes achieving personal bests and record times, raising the bar for future participants.

State of Play
  • St. John鈥檚 track and field athletes are continuing to break and set records this season, maintaining strong performances throughout their events.
  • Other athletes, such as Jamora Alves, are set to aim for qualification for the NCAA National Championship in Eugene, Oregon.
What's Next

The team looks ahead to further rounds of competition, hoping to secure qualifications for more athletes at the NCAA Championships.

Bottom Line

The performances at the NCAA East Regional underscore St. John's commitment to excellence in track and field, as athletes continue to break records and chase national qualifications.