Morgan Relay Teams & Triple Jumper Deliver Solid Showing at the 129th Penn Relays presented by Toyota

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (April 25, 2025) — A contingent of the Morgan State men’s track and field team delivered a series of commendable performances at the 129th Running of the Penn Relays presented by Toyota during events held on a sunny Friday at historic Franklin Field. From an impressive individual effort in the triple jump to strategic teamwork in relay races, the Morgan State athletes displayed a competitive spirit at the renowned track meet.

Omari McKenzie delivered a solid performance in the College Triple Jump event, continuing his upward trajectory this season. The junior entered the day coming off a personal best leap of 14.37 meters at the Legacy Track Meet, posted a distance of 14:07 meters. While slightly shy of his PB, the distance displayed his ability to perform at a high level under pressure.

The Bears showcased their teamwork with all three relay teams. The 4x100m, 4x200m, and 4x400m squads each clocked in with season-best times. 

The 4×100 meter relay team, consisting of Jadon Ra-Akbar, Dante Jackson, Maxim Copeland, and Doyin Smith, clocked in with a time of 41.51. The versatility of Copeland, Jackson, and Smith was further showcased in the College 4x200m Championship of America, where, joined by Antonio Sims, they battled to an eighth-place finish, clocking in at 1:24.82. The same core trio, again with Sims, also demonstrated their endurance and competitive spirit in the College 4x400m, contributing to a team time of 3:16.97.

The Bears relay team, composed of Dante Jackson, Demond Smith, Samuel Skinner, and Rushshane Fullerton, showcased their speed in the College Sprint Medley Championship of America. Their collective effort culminated in an 11th place finish, a respectable showing against a strong field, clocking in at 3:25.98.

 

Penn Relays

Track Meet 

April 24-26, 2025Franklin Field

Philadelphia, Pa.

College 4x100m College (Heats)

12. Morgan State, 41.51

(Jadon Ra-Akbar, Dante Jackson, Maxim Copeland, Doyin Smith)

College 4x200m Championship of America

8. Morgan State, 1:24.82

(Maxim Copeland, Dante Jackson, Doyin Smith, Antonio Sims)

College 4x400m College

21. Morgan State, 3:16.97

(Maxim Copeland, Dante Jackson, Doyin Smith, Antonio Sims)

College Sprint Medley Championship of America

11. Morgan State, 3:25.98

(Dante Jackson, Demond Smith, Samuel Skinner, Rushshane Fullerton)

CollegeTriple Jump College

10. Omari McKenzie, 14:07m 

Up Next

The Bears track and field team will compete at the Maryland Kehoe Twilight Meet, hosted by the University of Maryland on May 2 in College Park, Md.

 

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