Michelle Smith, a freshman at the University of Georgia, made an impressive start to her indoor track and field season at the Ted Nelson Invitational in College Station, Texas, on Jan. 25. Smith, hailing from the US Virgin Islands, showcased her exceptional talent and determination in her debut collegiate meet.
In the 400 meters, Smith won her heat with a remarkable time of 53.68 seconds. This performance not only highlighted her speed and endurance but also set the tone for what promises to be an exciting season ahead.
Smith’s contributions didn’t stop there. She ran the second leg of the 4×400 meters relay, delivering a blistering split of 52.44 seconds. Her efforts, combined with those of her teammates, led the University of Georgia to set a new meet record with a time of 3:30.39. This outstanding performance is now the third fastest in UGA history and currently stands as the leading time in the NCAA.
Smith’s achievements at the Ted Nelson Invitational underscore her potential to become a key player in collegiate track and field. Her early success is a testament to her hard work and the strong support system at the University of Georgia.
The Interscholastic Track and Field Series continues on St. Croix on Thursday, January30. Middle School and High School athletes will begin competing at 4 PM at the St. Croix Educational Track and Field Facility. The following day, Friday, Jan. 31, the Elementary School athletes will take to the track at the same time and location.
All VI athletes can register with the Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation. Registration can be done online at the Federations website: Registration – Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation
