What:Â Â 2025 HBCU ShowcaseÂ
When:Â Saturday, Jan. 18
Where: Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory | New York, N.Y.Â
The Florida A&M track and field resumes its indoor season at the third annual HBCU Showcase, sponsored by KPMG, this Saturday, Jan. 18. The invitational will air live on Peacock beginning at 2:30 p.m.Â
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Confirmed participants include: Florida A&M University, Bowie State University, Central State University, Chicago State University, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Hampton University, Howard University, Huston-Tillotson Univ, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University, Miles College, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, Prairie View A&M University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of the District of Columbia, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, West Virginia State University, and Winston Salem State University.
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Quick Hits (Clemson Opener)
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NCAA Standings
Florida A&M made a statement at the Clemson Opener, with seven podium finishes and an event victory, and several Rattlers positioning themselves in the "Top 50" of the NCAA Division I Indoor Qualifying List.
60 MetersÂ
Dajon Clark | 6.71 | 27th NCAA / 1st SWAC
Nya Blocker | 7.42 | 36th NCAA / 1st SWAC
200 Meters
Kennith Martin | 21.46 | 32nd NCAA / 2nd SWAC
Arayana Ladson | 24.40 | 48th NCAA / 3rd SWAC
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4x400 Relay
Rancesson Grace,Â
Kennith Martin,Â
William Shelton,Â
Norman Mukwada | 3:14.02 | 33rd NCAA / 3rd SWAC
SWAC Standings
The following Rattlers are ranked "Top 3" on the 2025 SWAC Indoor Performance List:Â
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60 Meters
Dajon Clark | 6.71 | 1st SWAC
Nya Blocker | 7.42 | 1st SWAC
Arayana Ladson | 7.60 | 3rd SWAC
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200 MetersÂ
Kennith Martin | 21.46 | 2nd SWAC
Arayana Ladson | 24.40 | 3rd SWAC
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400 Meters
Justice Crawford | 48.77 | 2nd SWAC
Kwame Smith | 48.96 | 3rd SWAC
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MileÂ
Kirk Dawkins | 4:26.10 | 2nd SWAC
Tara Bert | 5:12.97 | 2nd SWAC
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3000 Meters
Tara Bert | 10:40.31 | 3rd SWAC
4x400
Nya Blocker,
Madison Gordon, Lacie Debsokie,
Alesia Douglas | 3:49.02 | 1st SWAC
Rancesson Grace,Â
Kennith Martin,Â
William Shelton,Â
Norman Mukwada | 3:14.02 | 3rd SWAC
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Long Jump
Jade-Ann Smith | 5.54m (18' 2.25") | 1st SWAC
Dajon Clark | 7.15m (23' 6") | 2nd SWAC
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Triple Jump
Jade-Ann Smith | 11.98m (39' 3.75") | 2nd
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