Nereo Sets Career Mark at Florida Relays

Thursday, March 28

Gainesville, FL

Jax State

PEPSI Florida Relays

3/31/2019 9:56:00 PM | Track and Field

Results

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A small contingent of Jacksonville State's track and field team took part in the widely-popular Florida Relays over the weekend in Gainesville, Florida.

The event, which debuted in the 1930's and has grown to become one of the premier collegiate outdoor meets each year, featured school's from all across the country, including nationally-ranked women's teams in Florida State (No. 3), Kentucky (7), Miami (8), Alabama (12), Georgia (15), Tennessee (16), Virginia Tech (18) and Georgia Tech (25).

The highlight for the Gamecocks at the Percy Beard Track at James G. Pressly Stadium came in junior Chemutai Nereo's new career-best mark in the 5,000-meter run. The JSU newcomer shaved 12 seconds of her previous best to finish 25th with a time of 17:36.73.

Senior Brittany Cook placed 16th in the long jump, clearing 5.40 meter (17-08.75"). Jax State also had 23rd place finishes from junior Greta Romei in the javelin throw and sophomore Tylynn Register in the 400-meter hurdles in the historic event that was particially streamed on SEC Network+ platform.

The full Gamecocks squad returns to action next weekend as its hosts the JSU Girls' Day out at Choccolocco Park on April 6 in Oxford, Alabama.