St. John's track and field is set to compete at the NCAA East Regional for the 33rd consecutive year, with three athletes representing the school in Lexington, KY. Jamora Alves, Chinenye Josephine Onourah, and Naiara Garcia-Moreno will participate in the discus, 400-meter run, and 800-meter run, respectively. The competition begins Wednesday with men’s events, while the women's races commence Thursday evening. The top-12 finishers from each region will advance to the NCAA National Championship in Eugene, OR, scheduled for early June.

By the Numbers
  • Onourah's 400-meter dash time of 52.68 seconds is ranked third in St. John's outdoor history and 39th in the East Region.
  • Garcia-Moreno's time of 2:03.81 in the 800-meter is the 23rd best in the East Region.
  • Alves set a program record in discus with a throw of 55.89 meters (183 feet 4 inches), ranking 24th in NCAA Division I.
State of Play
  • The competition is hosted at the University of Kentucky Outdoor Track and Field Facility.
  • All preliminary events begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, with women's events starting Thursday.
  • The quarterfinals are scheduled for Saturday, determining who advances to the National Championship.
What's Next

If Onourah and Garcia-Moreno advance from their preliminary rounds, they will compete in quarterfinals on Saturday. Alves will also seek to solidify her position in the discus throw on the same day. Their performances will be pivotal for qualifying for the NCAA National Championship.

Bottom Line

St. John's track and field program continues its tradition of excellence, showcasing talented athletes poised for success at the NCAA East Regional. Key performances by Alves, Onourah, and Garcia-Moreno could lead to continued representation at the national level, emphasizing the program’s strength and competitiveness.