Riley Runs the Nation's Top 400m Dash, for the Second Time at Carolina Classic
COLUMBIA, SC - The Claflin Panthers put on some of the top performances in the nation when the team competed at the Carolina Classic, hosted by the University of South Carolina. Claflin senior sprinter
Jaevon Riley bested his own nation-leading performance when he ran a 46.42 at the meet. He was one of many great efforts by the Panthers.
In addition to Riley's efforts, the Panthers had some great showings on the track. Riley won the event while fellow senior
Michael Thomas ran a 49.16 while freshman DaMarcus Gaither ran a 49.97. Senior
Jonathan Flemister ran a 6.85 in the men's 60m dash, reaching the semifinals of the event. He also ran a 21.73 in the men's 200m dash.
In field events, Claflin sophomore
Jeremiah Smith recorded a 10'4" (3.15m) mark in the men's pole vault.
The Panthers will next compete in the 2026 CIAA Men's Indoor Track & Field Championship Meet. For more information on Panthers track & field, contact the Claflin University Office of Athletics Media Relations at (803) 535-5548 or log on to
www.athletics.claflin.edu.
