The South Carolina women's track and field team excelled at the NCAA Outdoor Championship qualifying event, securing 10 additional spots for the prestigious competition. They showcased impressive performances across multiple events, highlighted by a record-setting run in the 4x100m relay with a new program and facility record of 42.32 seconds. Other notable achievements included multiple athletes advancing in the 100m dash and 400m hurdles, with Akala Garrett posting the second-fastest time in Gamecock history at 53.87 seconds.

By the Numbers
  • 10 additional NCAA Championship spots secured by the Gamecocks.
  • Akala Garrett's time of 53.87 seconds in the 400m hurdles is the second-fastest in Gamecock history.
State of Play
  • The Gamecocks have punched a total of 14 tickets to the NCAA Outdoor Championship, with 12 of those being from the women鈥檚 team.
  • The championships will take place from June 10 to June 13 in Eugene, Oregon.
What's Next

The Gamecocks will prepare for the NCAA Outdoor Championship in Eugene, aiming for strong performances to build upon their successful qualification event.

Bottom Line

The Gamecocks鈥� prowess in securing qualifying spots and setting records bodes well for their chances at the NCAA Outdoor Championship. As the team heads to Eugene, they carry momentum that could translate into podium finishes.