GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Hampton University track and field teams participated in the power-packed Florida Relays this weekend and came away with several top performances.

Highlighting the weekend was the men's 4x400 relay team who won their division of the race in 3:08.05.  The grouping of Brenan Garrett, Jerrick Powell, Justin Beatty and Jaelen Williams won the final by more than a second over Georgia Tech (3:09.21) and Rutgers (3:10.82).

Williams also had a standout performance individually as he took second in the 400 hurdles running 50.73.  That was his first race in the 400 hurdles this year after earning All-American honors last season as a freshman.  Tayvon Burris ran the fastest time in the MEAC this season with a 1:49.99 in the 800 meters.

On the women's side, the sprint medley relay team of Meshala Morton, Mallory Pitchford, Sashana Hinds and Eusila Chepkemei took third in 3:52.54.   The 4x200 quartet of Morton, Hinds, Asha Copeland and Pitchford took 12th in 1:37.40.

Both teams will be in Williamsburg next weekend participating in the Colonial Relays at Zable Stadium.

For more information on Hampton University track and field, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5757 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.


Men's Results - Florida Relays
Women's Results - Florida Relays