Track Sweeps 200m To Start FSU Relays

Thursday, March 24

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Raleigh Relays

March 24, 2022 | Track & Field

Raleigh Relays - Day One Results FSU Relays - Day 1 Results

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ---  Senior Elija Godwin made his season debut with a victory in the 200-meter dash to highlight day one of the FSU Relays as that meet and the Raleigh Relays began on Thursday.

During the first of three days in Raleigh, N.C., juniors Sam Bowers (5000m) and Clay Pender (1500m) each competed to start the action at N.C. State.

When Do The Dogs Start Saturday: Senior Imani Carothers and freshmen Eddiyah Frye and Bella Witt start the second day in the 100m hurdles on FSU's Mike Long Track Friday at 12 p.m.  Georgia will begin day two competition at N.C. State's Paul Derr Track with senior Anna Marian Block and sophomore Charlotte Augenstein in the 1500m at 4:25 p.m.

The Lowdown: Godwin's winning 200m time of 20.75 would rank third on the NCAA East's list coming into the weekend as he opened his outdoor season.  Senior Delano Dunkley posted a personal record of 21.17 for runner-up honors.

The Lady Bulldogs locked down three of the top four spots in the 200m.  Graduate transfer Jayla Kirkland completed the sweep after crossing the line in 23.87.  Junior Brandee Presley earned runner-up honors with a 24.24 while senior Destiny Jackson took fourth (24.44).

How To Keep Up With The Dogs: Results and recaps from the Bulldogs' outdoor season will be found at georgiadogs.com.  News and updates from Georgia's track and field and cross country teams are always located on Twitter/Instagram at @UGATrack.