VCU Track Stars Break Records in 4×400 Relay and 400m Races

Meet: Tom Jones Memorial Location: Gainesville, Fla. (University of Florida) The short story: Freshmen Jude Okafor and Chanan Mathis turned in strong efforts in the 400-meter run and 4×400 relay for VCU at the prestigious Tom Jones Memorial Invitational at the University of Florida this weekend. SPRINTS Okafor hit the tape in a personal-best 47.63 seconds in the 400 to claim sixth. Okafor run progressively faster in eight consecutive meets in the 400, dating back to indoor season. Mathis was close behind in 48.10 Amid a loaded field, the 4×400 relay team of Okafor, Mathis, junior Kacey Pratt and senior…