March 12, 2006

Complete Results

TALLAHASSEE, FL - The Winston-Salem State University women's track and field team closed out competition at the 56^th Florida A&M University relays with four top ten finishes in their first collegiate track and field competition in over five years.  WSSU's premier highlight was Irene Jeptolo's first-place finish in the 3000 meter with a time of 10:51.34.

The WSSU track and field programs, in their first year of resurrection, under the guidance of three-time US Olympian Halcyon M. Blake, returned to the track this weekend at the FAMU Relays for the first time in half of a decade versus very stiff Division I track and field talent.

The women fared very well as Winston-Salem State recorded four top-ten finishes in three separate events.

Wykeita Barnett placed seventh in the women's 100 meter dash as she turned in a time of 12.63 seconds.

The women's 400 meter hurdles saw WSSU place two runners in the top ten as Malliron Hodges placed seventh with a time of 1:14.57 and teammate Jessica Adams-Alexander was eighth with a time of 1:19:40.

Rounding out the top ten's was the most impressive performance of the weekend as Irene Jeptolo won the women's 3000 meters with a time of 10:51.34.

The WSSU women's track and field team returns to action on March 17-18, 2006 in Conway, SC at the 2006 Shamrock Invitational. 

For additional information on WSSU track and field, contact the WSSU Office of Sports Information at (336) 750-2134 or log on to the Official Website of WSSU Athletics at www.WSSURAMS.com

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