Women's Track and Field 3/20/2023 10:00:00 AM MSU Athletics Communications

Morgan State Ready To Host Annual Legacy Track Meet

Running events are slated to start at 9:00 a.m., while Field events start at 10:00 a.m.

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BALTIMORE, Md. (April 11, 2023) – Morgan State alumni, students, friends and family and track fans in general, it's almost that time again!

The Morgan State track and field teams will host its first outdoor meet of the season on Saturday, April 22 as the Bears take part in the annual Legacy Track Meet at Earl C. Banks Field at Hughes Stadium. Running events are slated to begin at 9:00 a.m., while field events start at 10:00 a.m.

Three current athletes are reigning champs of the meet in their respective events. Johnelle Johnson took first in the shot put at last year's meet with a toss of 44.02.75. Tia Jackson earned gold in the long jump with a mark of 19-04.25 and Rachel Field captured gold in both the 3000m Steeplechase after finishing in 11:46.14 and won the 5000m run by crossing the tape in 20:06.79.

Morgan State will honor their senior class during a ceremony on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Live Results will be available throughout the meet.

Participants
The 2023 Legacy Track Meet features 15 total teams, including the likes of: Bowie State, Coppin State, Delaware State, District of Columbia, Howard, Lincoln (Pa.), Old Dominion, Towson, and Virginia State.

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Follow the Morgan State track and field on Instagram (@MorganStTFXC) for photos, videos, and stories directly from the team

Legacy Meet 2023 Schedule

Field Events		Running Events
10:00 a.m.	Shot Put (Women followed by Men)	9:00 a.m.	3,000m Steeplechase (W)
11:00 a.m.	Pole Vault (Women followed by Men)	9:15 a.m.	3,000m Steeplechase (M)
11:00 a.m.	High Jump (Women followed by Men)	9:30 a.m.	400m Hurdles (W)
10:00 a.m.	Long Jump (Men & Women)	9:40 a.m.	400m Hurdles (M)
1:00 p.m.	Triple Jump (Men)	10:00 a.m.	4x100m Relay (W)
1:30 p.m.	Triple Jump (Women)	10:10 a.m.	4x100m Relay (M)
		10:20 a.m.	1500m (W)
		10:30 a.m.	1500m (M)
		10:40 a.m.	100m Dash TRIALS (W)
		11:00 a.m.	100m Dash TRIALS (M)
		11:20 a.m.	100m Hurdles TRIALS (W)
		11:40 a.m.	110m Hurdles TRIALS (M)
		12:00 p.m.	400m (W)
		12:25 p.m.	400m (M)
		12:45 p.m.	100m Dash FINAL (W)
		12:50 p.m.	100m Dash FINAL (M)
		1:00 p.m.	100m Hurdles FINAL (W)
		1:15 p.m.	110m Hurdles FINAL (M)
		1:30 p.m.	Senior Recognition
		2:00 p.m.	800m (W)
		2:15 p.m.	800m (M)
		2:30 p.m.	200m (W)
		2:45 p.m.	200m (M)
		3:05 p.m.	5000m Run (W)
		3:30 p.m.	5000m Run (M)
		3:50 p.m.	4x400m Relay (W)
		4:00 p.m.	4x400m Relay (M)

Looking Ahead
Up next, the Bears will travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to compete in the prestigious Penn Relay Carnival at historic Franklin Field. The three-day event begins Thursday, April 27th and will conclude Saturday, April 29th. Live results and video will be available at www.thepennrelays.com.

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Players Mentioned

Rachel Field: Distance; Senior

Tia Jackson: Jumps/Sprints; Junior

Johnelle Johnson: Thrower; Senior

Players Mentioned

Rachel Field
: Senior
: Distance

Tia Jackson
: Junior
: Jumps/Sprints

Johnelle Johnson
: Senior
: Thrower