Ja'Kobe Tharp, a freshman at Auburn, clinched the SEC men's 110m hurdles title and shattered a 46-year-old American Junior record, leading the Tigers at the SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Tharp won with a time of 13.18 seconds, beating the second-place finisher by 0.22 seconds.
  • His performance marked the fourth fastest time globally this year and broke a record set in 1978 by Renaldo Nehemiah.
State of Play
  • The Auburn men's team excelled, achieving their highest point total in ten years with 47 points, finishing ninth overall.
  • The women's team secured 12th place with 24 points, with strong performances in the 4x100m relay and individual events.
What's Next

The next competition for Auburn will be the NCAA East Preliminary Rounds on May 22-25, aiming to qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in June.

Bottom Line

Ja'Kobe Tharp's record-breaking performance and Auburn's strong showing at the SEC Championships mark a significant achievement for the team, setting high expectations for their future competitions.