Lady Panthers, Panthers to Open 2022 Indoor Track & field Season at Gamecock Opener
COLUMBIA, SC - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams will return to action, tomorrow when the teams take part in the Gamecock Opener. The teams, which have not competed in indoor competition since February 17, 2020, will look to make a strong return to competition, Saturday.
The return to the track will be a welcome one for the two teams after the 2021 indoor track & field season being cancelled due to concerns regarding COVID-19. With a solid cast of returnees and a strong cast of newcomers joining the teams, the Panthers and Lady Panthers are set to have a great performance during the 2022 season. Leading the way for the Panthers will be junior sprinter LeCarlos Watlington, who placed third in the men's heptathlon at the 2020 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Indoor Track & Field Championships. Leading the way will be senior thrower
Zaria Nelson, who placed seventh in the women's shot put at the 2020 CIAA Indoor Track & Field Championships.
The Panthers and Lady Panthers are set for a 10:00 a.m. start with the women's weight throw. Track events are scheduled for an 11:00 a.m. start with the men's 60m trials. For more information on Claflin University men's and women's track & field, contact the Claflin University Office of Athletic Media Relations at (803) 535-5548 or log on to
www.athletics.claflin.edu.
