BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The Florida A&M track and field program kicked off the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Indoor Track & Field Championships on a strong note, winning two medals on the very first day of competition (Feb. 17). The women's distance medley relay, featuring Alesia Douglas, Lacie Deboskie, Madison Gordon, and Niya Coleman, earned a gold medal (12.35.79) while Dajon Clark claimed silver in the long jump (7.36 meters / 24' 1.75"). Witnesses also saw Kimeone McLeod accomplish an incredible feat, as the senior now holds the SWAC's championship record in the women's 60-meter hurdles. 

McLeod's record-breaking and first-place time (8:36) ensured her participation in Sunday's final; collectively, the Rattlers solidified 17 spots in various finals. Leading the way, Rori Lowe secured three finals appearances after finishing fourth in the 60-meter prelim, fifth in the 200-meter prelim, and sixth in the 400-meter prelims. Another standout qualifier was Nya Blocker, who claimed first place in the 60 meters and second place in the 200 meters.

Sunday's championship events begin at 8:30 a.m. CT / 9:30 a.m. ET. This portion of the meet will also be livestreamed beginning at 12 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET. 

Day One of SWAC Indoor Championships (Athlete | Time/Mark | Finish) 

60 Meters (Prelims)
Dajon Clark | 6.76q | 2/33
 
Nya Blocker | 7.42q | 1/35
Tionna Brown | 7.49q | 3/35
Rori Lowe | 7.55q | 4/35
Dakya Cunningham | 7.69 | 12/35
Shaniya Berry | 7.74 | 13/35
 
60 Meter Hurdles (Prelims) 
Joseph DeRosier | 9.10 | 17/18
 
Kimeone McLeod | 8.36q | 1/28 
Katelynn Smith | 8.83q | 8/28
 
200 Meters (Prelims) 
Joseph DeRosier | 21.83q | 8/40
Kendrick Winfield | 21.96 | 13/40
Dajon Clark | 22.11 | 19/40
Kwame Smith | 22.27 | 25/40
 
Nya Blocker | 24.13q | 2/35
Rori Lowe | 24.33q | 5/35
Tionna Brown | 24.34q | 6/35
Dakya Cunningham | 25.33 | 16/35
 
 
400 Meters (Prelims)
William Shelton | 48.49q | 2/33
Kendrick Winfield | 48.67q | 4/33
Norman Mukwada | 49.41 | 13/33
Kwame Smith | 49.70 | 18/33
Jabari Williams | 50.49 | 22/33
 
Tatiana Martinez | 56.31q | 3/28
Rori Lowe | 56.94q | 6/28
Katelynn Smith | 58.68 | 14/28
 
800 Meters (Prelims) 
Kirk Dawkins | 1:56.71q | 3/19
Winston Quinn | 1:58.19 | 10/19
 
Alesia Douglas | 2:14.86q | 2/20
Lacie Deboskie | 2:15.50q | 3/20
Madison Gordon | 2:21.95 | 10/20
 
3000 Meters (Finals)
Niya Coleman | 11:00.55 | 5/12
Serenity Williams | 11:14.23 | 9/12
 
Long Jump 
Dajon Clark | 7.36m (24' 1.75") | 2/34
DJ Lawrence | 6.84m (22' 5.25") | 13/34
Peter Sailsman | 6.58m (21' 7.25") | 20/34
 
Shot Put
Preston Loggins | 12.81m (42' .5") | 14/24
 
Weight Throw 
Denae Hill | 13.10m (42' 11.75") | 20/24
 
Distance Medley
Alesia Douglas, Lacie Deboskie, Madison Gordon, Niya Coleman | 12.35.79 | 1/8

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