Hampton University track and field athletes competed in meets in Florida and North Carolina after exam week. The men's 4x400 relay team finished fifth at the East Coast Relays with a time of 3:09.87, trailing behind four SEC schools. At the Duke Twilight, Rochele Solmon had notable performances, placing seventh in the women's discus and tenth in the shot put. Jaida Graham achieved a personal best in the women's hammer throw, finishing fourth. The next competition for the Pirates is the Liberty Twilight on Wednesday.

By the Numbers
  • Men's 4x400 relay: 5th place, 3:09.87
  • Rochele Solmon: 7th in women's discus (46.54m), 10th in shot put (14.28m)
  • Jaida Graham: 4th in women's hammer throw (57.07m PB)
  • Delano Lawrence: 4th in men's discus (54.83m SB)
State of Play
  • The track and field team has completed recent meets with strong individual performances.
  • The team is preparing for the upcoming Liberty Twilight event on Wednesday.
What's Next

The Pirates will look to build on their recent successes at the Liberty Twilight, aiming for improved times and distances in their events.

Bottom Line

The athletes' performances showcase their potential as they progress through the season, highlighting key strengths in both individual and relay competitions.