Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

MEN'S TRACK ATHELTE OF THE WEEK

Christian Smith, Saint Augustine's University
(Junior, Atlanta, GA)

Smith won both the 110 hurdles and 400 hurdles at the Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational in Myrtle Beach, S.C. over the weekend. He ran provisional times in the 110 hurdles (14.44) and 400 hurdles (53.07). Nationally, Smith currently ranks fourth in the 400 hurdles and fifth in the 110 hurdles in Division II. In the CIAA, he ranks first in the 110 hurdles and second in the 400 hurdles.

MEN'S FIELD ATHELTE OF THE WEEK

Najair Jackson, Saint Augustine's University
(Sophomore, Spanish Town, Jamaica)

Jackson posted the best mark among collegians in the javelin throw (215-10) at the Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational in Myrtle Beach, S.C., this past weekend. He finished second behind a professional athlete who won the event. His provisional throw ranks first in the CIAA and the Atlantic Region as well as second nationally in Division II.

Jerinique Brooks, Fayetteville State University
(Freshman, Nassau, Bahamas)

Brooks led the Broncos with a strong performance at the Alan Connie Shamrock Invite in Myrtle Beach, S.C. this past weekend. The freshman won the 100m dash in a time of 12.38. Her preliminary qualifying time of 11.98 was the fastest at the meet and in the DII Atlantic Region this year (7th nationally in DII), just five one-hundredths of a second short of a provisional time. Brooks also ran the 200 meters in 25.34, finishing fourth overall and less than a second off provisional time pace. As a member of the 4x100m relay, the Nassau, Bahamas native ran an impressive second leg on the bronze medal squad that ran a time of 47.71, finishing just behind Division I Hampton and DII Slippery Rock. Her 100m (11.98) and 200m (25.34) times are the best in the CIAA this season while her 4x100m team has the conference's best time as well. 

Krystahl Gordon, Lincoln University (PA)
(Sophomore, Frederiksted, Virgin Islands)

Gordon turned in the top long jump performance in the CIAA so far this season with a mark of 4.92 meters (16’1.75”) at the University of Maryland Invitational. The sophomore finished fourth behind an athlete from University of the District of Columbia and two from Division I Delaware. Her jump currently ranks sixth in the Atlantic Region this season.