BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Jackson State men's and women's track and field program opened up the season this weekend at the UAB Blazer and Vulcan Invitationals in Birmingham, Ala.
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Both programs impressed at the Birmingham CrossPlex with outstanding performances. Seven Tigers placed first place on day one.
Chris Felix ran a collegiate best in 2021 with a 6.73 60m time. His mark also ranks
ninth in the world currently.
TIGER BEST RESULTS DAY ONE
Hannah White - Shot Put 14.12m
Chris Felix - 60 m dash 6.73s
Christian Jones - 60m hurdles 7.98s
DeAndre McGriggs - 500m dash 1:05.08
Alan Johnson - 1000m dash 2:41.64
Austin Fields - High Jump 2.01m
Tevin Thompson- Long Jump 7.07m
On Saturday,
Hannah White finished in first place with a shot put distance of 13.96m. It was the second time in two days that White placed first overall. She also placed fifth overall in the weight throw with a distance of 14.6m.
OTHER TOP 10 RESULTS DAY TWO
Chris Felix - 60 m dash 6.87s (No. 4 overall)
Loftin Keys Jr. - 60m hurdles 8.49q (No. 6 overall)
Christian Jones - 60m hurdles 7.98s
DeAndre McGriggs - 400m dash 49:74.08 (No. 8 overall)
Quandaveus Gilliam - 800m 2:02.22 (No. 8 overall)
Shafi Muhammad - 800 m 2:02.70 (No. 9 overall)
Jallah Galimah - One mile run 4:22.84 (No. 5 overall)
Seth Gipson - Shot put 13.73m (No. 9 overall)
Seth Gipson - Weight throw 13.97m (No. 10 overall)
Janai Lyons - Triple Jump - 10.63m (No. 7 overall)
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Jackson State returns to action next weekend for the KSM Invitational in Birmingham, Ala. The two day event (Jan. 23-24) will be held at the Birmingham CrossPlex.
