Georgia Punches Eight Tickets to Eugene on Third Day of NCAA East Regional

Friday, May 29

Lexington, Ky.

University of Georgia

NCAA East Regionals

May 30, 2026 | Track & Field

Day Three Final Results

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Georgia men secured seven individual berths and a relay berth at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Friday at the NCAA East Regional.

Fast Facts

Georgia advanced a trio of competitors in the men's high jump. Seniors Kimani Jack and Brion Stephens both cleared 2.16m/7-1 to punch their tickets to Oregon. Junior Riyon Rankin also advanced to Eugene by way of a jump-off, after clearing 2.11m/6-11 on his first attempt.
Freshman Le'Ezra Brown secured the first ticket for the Bulldogs on the track with a 13.29 finish in the 110m hurdles.
The Bulldog freshman duo of Sidi Njie and Jonathan Simms advanced in the men's 400m. Njie led the way with a career-best of 44.24 and Simms followed in 44.35 as both posted qualifying times.
Senior Matias Reynaga punched his ticket in the men's 5000 meters after clocking a 13:52.58 finish in 12th.
Georgia capped the night off with a facility record-setting performance in the 4x400m relay. The quartet of sophomore Xai Ricks, Njie, Simms and sophomore London Costen combined to run a 2:59.75 to advance to Eugene.

Up Next
Georgia returns to action Saturday beginning with the women's 4x100-meter relay at 5:00 p.m. The Bulldogs will also be represented in the women's triple jump at 6:00 p.m. by sophomores Skylynn Townsend and Danah Nembhard.

Results and recaps from the Bulldogs' outdoor season will be found at georgiadogs.com. News and updates from Georgia's track & field and cross country teams are always located on X/Instagram at @UGATrack.