On May 3, Virgin Islands Sports Ambassador Michelle Smith showcased her exceptional talent by securing second place in the 400m hurdles at the LSU Invitational held at Bernie Moore Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Smith, representing the University of Georgia, completed the race in an impressive time of 54.62 seconds The event was fiercely competitive, with professional athlete and Olympian Anna Cockrell taking the first place with a time of 53.84 seconds.
Smith’s performance was very commendable, as she managed to put down a qualifying mark for the World Athletic Championship for a second time as a freshman at the University of Georgia. This achievement underscores her exceptional talent.
Michelle Smith is set to compete next at the SEC Championship in Lexington Kentucky from May 15 – 17.
On May 3, Virgin Islands Track and Field member Mikaela Smith delivered an outstanding performance at the East Coast Relays held in Jacksonville, Florida. Competing in the 800m event, Smith finished second in her heat, clocking a personal best time of 2:08.09…