The Jackson State University Tigers continued their strong showing at the SWAC Outdoor Championships, adding four medals on the second day of competition. Kaiden Berry secured his second consecutive gold in the shot put with a throw of 17.13 meters, while Robert Salhab III earned silver with a throw of 16.32 meters. Freshman Collins Kibet achieved his first gold medal in the 3k steeplechase with a personal best of 9:41.74, and Eric Lagat contributed with a bronze medal in the same event, finishing at 9:55.87. The men's team currently leads the standings with 74 points, while the women's team sits in fifth place.

By the Numbers
  • Kaiden Berry: 17.13 meters shot put (gold medal)
  • Collins Kibet: 9:41.74 in the 3k steeplechase (gold medal)
  • Men's team points: 74 (leading the competition)
  • Women's team points: 42 (fifth place)
State of Play
  • The men's team is leading the championship with a commanding 74 points.
  • Women’s team is currently in fifth place, just two points behind Bethune-Cookman.
  • Upcoming events include the preliminary round of the women’s 100-meter hurdles scheduled for Tuesday morning.
What's Next

The final day of the SWAC Outdoor Championships will feature key events such as the women's 100-meter hurdles. The continued success of the men's team suggests a strong possibility of maintaining their lead for overall medals. Streaming coverage of the final day is available on SWAC TV.

Bottom Line

With strong performances and a solid lead, the Jackson State Tigers aim to capitalize on their momentum as they approach the final events of the championships, positioning themselves for further medal success.