What: FSU Relays   
When: March 21-22 
Where: Tallahassee, Fla. | Mike Long Track 

The Florida A&M track and field team will remain in town for its next meet, trekking the short distance to Florida State for the FSU Relays (March 21-22). 

Recapping the Last Meet 
The Rattlers opened their outdoor schedule at the UCF Black & Gold Invite, where Joseph DeRosier claimed their first win. The freshman was recently named the SWAC's Co-Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week on Tuesday (March 19) after defeating 18 others in the 110-meter hurdles (13.64) -- it's currently the third fastest time in the NCAA. 

Freshman Katelynn Smith notched the Rattlers' top performance on day one, securing second place in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:01.38. She was the fastest collegiate runner in the event, trailing only an unattached competitor.

FAM also saw three others finish "Top 10" in their events. In the 400-meter race, Alesia Douglas placed sixth in a 40-person field (54.76), while Kimeone McLeod came in at seventh in a 33-person field in the 100-meter hurdles (14.06). Peter Sailsman also excelled, finishing eighth in the long jump against 29 others with a distance of 7.18 meters (23' 8.75"). 

SWAC 2024 Outdoor Performance List 
The following FAMU performances rank "Top 5" on the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) 2024 Outdoor Performance List: 

Tatianna Martinez | 200 Meters | 24.58 | Fifth
Alesia Douglas | 400 Meters | 54.76 | Second / 22nd in the NCAA
William Shelton | 800 Meters | 1:56.04 | Fifth
Madison Gordon | 800 Meters | 2:19.88 | Fourth
Kirk Dawkins | 1500 Meters | 4:04.65 | Second
Alesia Douglas | 1500 Meters | 4:52.06 | Fourth 
Lacie Deboskie | 1500 Meters | 4:55.61 | Fifth 
Kimeone McLeod | 100 Hurdles | 14.06 | Third
Katelynn Smith | 100 Hurdles | 14.33 | Fifth 
Joseph DeRosier | 110 Hurdles | 13.64 | First / Third in NCAA
Katelynn Smith | 400 Hurdles | 1:01.38 | Second / 27th in the NCAA
Javante Stephens | High Jump | 1.96m (6' 5") | Fourth 
Peter Sailsman | Long Jump | 7.18m (23' 6.75") | Fifth
Breanna Brown-Marshall | Long Jump | 5.68m (18' 7.75") | Third
Mia Heard | Long Jump | 5.56m (18' 3") | Fifth 
Michael Crimbley II | Triple Jump | 14.24m (46' 8.75") | Second

Two Rattlers have earned spots in the "Top 25" nationally. Joseph DeRosier holds the third-fastest time in the 110-meter hurdles, and Alesia Douglas ranks 22nd in the 400 meters. Katelynn Smith narrowly missed the benchmark but still sits 27th in the nation in the 400 hurdles. 

2024 SWAC Weekly Awards 
Joseph DeRosier | Co-Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week | March 20
Nya Blocker | Indoor Track Athlete of the Week | Feb. 14
Breanna Brown-Marshall | Indoor Field Athlete of the Week | Feb. 14
Joseph DeRosier | Indoor Track Athlete of the Week | Feb. 14
Kimeone McLeod | Co-Indoor Track Athlete of the Week | Feb. 7 
Joseph DeRosier | Co-Indoor Track Athlete of the Week | Feb. 7
Kirk Dawkins | Indoor Track Athlete of the Week | Jan. 24
Tionna Brown | Indoor Track Athlete of the Week | Jan. 17
Joseph DeRosier | Co-Indoor Track Athlete of the Week | Jan. 17
 
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