Story Links BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University men's and women's indoor track and field teams opened the season on Friday at the Birmingham Icebreaker at the Crossplex. Both programs had some highlighted performances in the season-opening meet. Women's Track Chelsea Whitehurst qualified sixth in the 60m hurdles finals after running a personal-best 8.90 in the preliminaries In the finals of the 60m hurdles, Whitehurst placed seventh in 8.88 Laila Gaynor and Victoya Smith were second and fifth, respectively in the 300m, registering times of 38.81 and a personal-best 40.53 Women's Field Ajanae Cressey placed 10th in the long jump at 5.44m In the weight throw, Amaya Mitchell-Howard finished ninth, with a toss of 16.15m Amber Jamison placed 10th in the triple jump at 11.31m Men's Track Eric Barker qualified fifth in the 60m hurdles finals after running an 8.44 in the prelims In the finals of the 60m hurdles, Barker finished fifth, logging a time of 8.42 The distance medley relay team of Zachary Cooper, Talil Atkins, Turner and Eric Brannon finished third, logging a time of 10:43.45, while AAMU's second team of Caleb Roberts, Isaac Jackson, Lawrence Armstead and Bravin Kibitok finished seventh in 11:12.97 Men's Field Bruce Davis placed seventh in the shot put, with a toss of 15.10m In the long jump, Malachi Taylor and Olivier Jean finished sixth and seventh, respectively, with leaps of 6.87m and 6.81m. Alabama A&M returns to the track after the new year as the Bulldogs will compete in the UAB Blazer Invite on Jan. 11. For complete coverage of Alabama A&M Athletics – Huntsville's only Division I program - check out the official homepage at www.aamusports.com. Remember to follow us on social media: Instagram (@aamuathletics), Facebook (aamubulldogathletics), Twitter (@_aamuathletics) and TikTok (aamuathletics). Print Friendly Version

Alabama A&M Kicks Off Season at Birmingham Icebreaker

Story Links BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The indoor track and field squads for Alabama A&M University kicked off their season on Friday at the Birmingham Icebreaker held at the Crossplex. Both teams showcased noteworthy performances during this inaugural meet of the season. Women’s Track Chelsea Whitehurst earned a sixth-place spot in the 60m hurdles finals after clocking a personal-best […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The indoor track and field squads for Alabama A&M University kicked off their season on Friday at the Birmingham Icebreaker held at the Crossplex.

Both teams showcased noteworthy performances during this inaugural meet of the season.

Women’s Track

Chelsea Whitehurst earned a sixth-place spot in the 60m hurdles finals after clocking a personal-best 8.90 in the preliminaries
In the 60m hurdles finals, Whitehurst secured seventh place with a time of 8.88
Laila Gaynor and Victoya Smith finished second and fifth respectively in the 300m, achieving times of 38.81 and a personal-best of 40.53

Women’s Field

Ajanae Cressey achieved a tenth-place finish in the long jump with a mark of 5.44m
Amaya Mitchell-Howard came in ninth in the weight throw, recording a distance of 16.15m
Amber Jamison placed tenth in the triple jump with a leap of 11.31m

Men’s Track

Eric Barker qualified fifth in the 60m hurdles finals after running an 8.44 in the prelims
Barker finished fifth in the 60m hurdles finals, clocking a time of 8.42
The distance medley relay featuring Zachary Cooper, Talil Atkins, Turner, and Eric Brannon ended up third, with a time of 10:43.45, while Alabama A&M’s second team consisting of Caleb Roberts, Isaac Jackson, Lawrence Armstead, and Bravin Kibitok placed seventh with a time of 11:12.97

Men’s Field

Bruce Davis was seventh in the shot put with a throw of 15.10m
In the long jump, Malachi Taylor and Olivier Jean took sixth and seventh places respectively, with jumps of 6.87m and 6.81m.

After the new year, Alabama A&M will return to competition as the Bulldogs are scheduled to participate in the UAB Blazer Invite on Jan. 11.

For detailed updates on Alabama A&M Athletics – Huntsville’s sole Division I program – visit the official homepage at www.aamusports.com. Don’t forget to connect with us on social media: Instagram (@aamuathletics), Facebook (aamubulldogathletics), Twitter (@_aamuathletics), and TikTok (aamuathletics).

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