Men's Track and Field 4/25/2026 8:00:00 PM MSU Athletics Communications

Men’s Track & Field Competes Among Nation’s Elite at Penn Relays

Men's Track and Field 4/25/2026 8:00:00 PM MSU Athletics Communications

Men’s Track & Field Competes Among Nation’s Elite at Penn Relays

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (April 25, 2026) -- The Morgan State men's track & field team took on top-tier competition this weekend at the 130th running of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, delivering a solid performance on one of the sport's biggest stages.

Held at historic Franklin Field, the prestigious meet brought together more than 21,000 athletes from 28 countries, providing the Bears with a prime opportunity to measure themselves against some of the nation's best collegiate and professional talent. Morgan State entered the weekend focused on sharpening performances, improving season-best marks, and positioning for the upcoming championship stretch.

The Bears were highlighted by a strong showing in the 4x400-meter relay. The quartet of Myles Dorsey, Maxim Copeland, Keenan Frisby, and Caleb Mincey advanced to Saturday's final after clocking a season-best 3:12.69 in the prelims to finish sixth overall. In the championship race, the group returned to post a 3:16.31, securing a fourth-place finish.

That same quartet also demonstrated its range in the Sprint Medley Relay, capturing first place in Heat 1 and finishing fourth overall with a time of 3:21.19.

In the 4x100-meter relay, the team of Jadon Ra-Akbar, Copeland, Donavon Winslow, and Dorsey crossed the line in 42.03, placing 25th overall in a deep Championship of America field.

On the field side, sophomore Demond Smith led the Bears in the discus, recording a throw of 46.68 meters on his opening attempt to place 25th overall.

Morgan State concludes the weekend with valuable experience and momentum as the team continues to build toward the championship portion of the outdoor season.

College 4x100m Relay Championship of America (Heats)
Nine teams qualify for the Championship of America Final, Event #561 (Saturday, 1:50 PM).
The Morgan State team (Jadon Ra-Akbar, Maxim Copeland, Donavon Winslow, Myles Dorsey) crossed the finish line with a time of 42.03 (25^th).

College 4x400m Relay College (Heats)
Morgan State (Myles Dorsey, Maxim Copeland, Keenan Frisby, Caleb Mincey) qualified for Saturday's finals after crossing the tape in 6^th place by posting a season-best time of 3:12.69. In the finals, the Bears posted a time of 3:16.31, finishing in 4^th place.

College Men's Sprint Medley Championship of America
Morgan State (Myles Dorsey, Maxim Copeland, Keenan Frisby, Caleb Mincey) placed first in Heat 1 and 4^th overall with a time of 3:21.19.

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Field Events:
College Discus Throw
Sophomore Demond Smith posted a toss of 46.68m on his first attempt to finish 25^th.

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Players Mentioned

Maxim Copeland: Long Sprints; Sophomore

Caleb Mincey: Mid-Distance; Sophomore

Jadon Ra-Akbar: Hurdles/Jumps; Senior

Demond Smith: Throws; Sophomore

Myles Dorsey: Sprints; Freshman

Keenan Frisby: Mid-Distance; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Maxim Copeland
: Sophomore
: Long Sprints

Caleb Mincey
: Sophomore
: Mid-Distance

Jadon Ra-Akbar
: Senior
: Hurdles/Jumps

Demond Smith
: Sophomore
: Throws

Myles Dorsey
: Freshman
: Sprints

Keenan Frisby
: Freshman
: Mid-Distance