CLEMSON, S.C. – The Florida State track and field team opened the 2021 ACC Indoor Championships with several performances qualifying for the finals and multiple personal bests.
Highlighting the day was sprinter Jo’Vaughn Martin who dropped a No. 9 national mark in the 200m prelims with a time of 20.72. Martin, who has battled many setbacks and injuries thus far this season, competed for the first time in the Garnet and Gold on Thursday night. His opening meet performance earned him a spot in the FSU history books at No. 7.
“The biggest performance for the Men was Jo’Vaughn Martin’s 200m race,” said Head Coach Bob Braman. “He ran a top 10 national time and qualified 2nd fastest for the ACC final.”
CLEMSON, S.C. – After a year of uncertainty and obstacles the Florida State track and field teams have finally made it to championship season and will compete at Clemson University in the Atlantic Coast Conference Indoor Championship. Historically this championship has brought the Seminoles great success which they will be looking to repeat over this week’s three-day championship.
The FSU men are ranked No. 4 nationally and will be shooting to win their fourth consecutive ACC Indoor title. The women who are ranked No.11 nationally will also be looking to contend for the ACC crown.
The Seminoles will be looking to earn some big points in the jump events. Last year’s silver and bronze medalists Isaac Grimes (three-time 2021 ACC Field Performer of the week honoree) and Jeremiah Davis are set to compete in the long jump. Grimes the ACC long jump record holder enters the event as the No. 1 seed while Davis enters as the No. 2 seed. On the women’s side, No.2 nationally ranked R
Shawn Price February 24, 2021
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – This weekend top-ranked Arkansas hosts the SEC Indoor Championships, which features five teams nationally ranked among the top 10 with another four schools ranked in the top 25.
Action inside the Randal Tyson Track Center this Thursday through Saturday will be another stellar showcase of talent within the conference, as the Razorbacks contend for a seventh consecutive indoor conference team title.
“The SEC meet is always a highlight, and in fact, it might be the best track and field meet in the United States,” noted Arkansas women’s head coach Lance Harter, who has claimed 10 SEC Indoor titles. “Because it’s not only your headliners, but also that person who can place seventh or eighth and pick up a point or two.
2021 COVID-19 Protocols
Given present state gathering restrictions and modified operations protocols due to COVID-19, attendance at the venue will be limited to essential participants only. As is the standard at many NCAA Indoor facilities this season, this will allow for adequate social distancing for coaching staffs, participating student-athletes and meet officials. No student-athlete or staff guests will be permitted inside the facility.
Select event video will stream live via ESPN ACC Network Extra, and live results are available via Adkins Timing. Fans can also access updates via official social media accounts, @ClemsonTrackXC.
Other protocols include tented staging areas at the Rock Norman Outdoor Track, restrooms for each team individually, designated entry and exit points for participants, and a one-way flow of participant pedestrian traffic. Face coverings will be required by participants at all times when not actively engaged in competition.
Shawn Price February 18, 2021
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Another milestone for the Randal Tyson Track Center came in the form of certification for the facility by World Athletics this month following recent renovations.
The home to Razorback track and field becomes one of just five facilities in the United States to be certified at World Athletics’ highest standard. The other four U.S. indoor venues are in Chicago, Houston, and two venues in New York.
When Arkansas hosts the NCAA Indoor Championships in March, it will mark the first time in the 55-year history of the event for it to be held on a World Athletics certified venue.