Aggies produce three victories during NACAC U23 Championships
Jul 18, 2016 | Track and Field
Texas A&M athletes competing in the NACAC Under-23 Championships held in San Salvador, El Salvador, this past weekend recorded three victories for the United States team.
Shelbi Vaughan claimed the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) discus title with a meet record while Devin Jenkins and Fred Kerley were part of a 4x100 relay victory and Robert Grant ran on a winning 4x400 crew.
Vaughan tossed the discus a meet record of 187 feet, 8 inches (57.20) to claim first place over a mark of 182-9 (55.70) by U.S. teammate Tera Novy of USC. Vaughan bettered the meet record of 186-0 (56.70) established in 2010 by Anna Jelmini.
Jenkins ran the opening leg of the United States 4x100 relay while Kerley handled anchor leg duties as the squad produced a winning time of 38.63 seconds to finish ahead of Jamaica (39.25), Bahamas (39.85) and Dominican Republic (39.67).
Grant ran the second leg of the United States 4x400 as they clocked 3:00.84 for the victory over Jamaica (3:04.11), Bahamas (3:04.74) and Canada (3:05.93). The U.S. time is currently the second fastest in the world for 2016 and the top performance by an American foursome this season.
Lathone Collie, competing for the Bahamas, placed second in the triple jump with a mark of 51-10 (15.80) to finish behind Eric Sloan of the U.S., who went 53-0 (16.15) for the win.
Individually, Jenkins and Kerley also competed in the 200 meters. During the prelims both placed third in their respective heats, advancing on time to the final. Jenkins ran 21.11 while Kerley posted a 21.17. In the 200m final a 21.06 by Jenkins placed sixth while Kerley did not start.
Grant finished fifth in the 400m hurdles with a time of 51.08 as U.S. teammate Khalifah Rosser won in 49.25. In the prelims Grant finished third in his heat with a 51.14 to auto qualify for the final.
Audie Wyatt competed in the pole vault, but had a no height at 16-4.75 (5.00), as the event was won by U.S. teammate Devin King with a clearance of 16-8.75 (5.10).
