HBCU Athletes Show Out in the Men’s 400m Hurdles

The Men’s 400m Hurdles featured a stacked field with top-tier athletes from powerhouse programs like Pitt, Virginia, and Clemson—but once again, it was the HBCUs that brought energy, pride, and standout performances to the track.

Let’s take a closer look at how our HBCU representatives fared:

🥇 Top HBCU Performers in the 400m Hurdles

Jarrett Gentles – Coppin State University
⏱ 51.00 | Heat 4 (1st)
Gentles ran with poise and power, claiming first in his heat and placing 6th overall in a competitive field. The Coppin State Eagle is making noise and pushing closer to national contention. 🦅🔥

Noah Langford – Howard University
⏱ 51.04 | Heat 1 (4th)
Langford kept the Bison momentum going with a fierce finish just behind Gentles, placing 7th overall. Howard continues to prove it belongs on any stage. 🦬💨

Mohamed Adoini – Johnson C. Smith University
⏱ 51.17 | Heat 3 (1st)
Adoini dominated his heat with confidence, landing just outside the top 8 overall. The Golden Bulls are repping the CIAA with speed and strength. 🐂🏁

Markel Myles – Dillard University
⏱ 52.24 | Heat 1 (5th)
Myles showed great consistency and grit, holding strong in a tough heat. His effort puts Dillard on the map among elite competitors. 💙💪

Alonzo Sims Jr. – Delaware State University
⏱ 53.15 | Heat 5 (6th)
Running with resilience, Sims brought energy and heart, representing the Hornets with pride. 🐝🔔

Benick Akeh – Bowie State University
⏱ 55.39 | Heat 4 (7th)
Akeh closed strong, giving Bowie State a presence in one of the day’s deepest fields. 🐶👏

🎯 Final Thoughts
From MEAC to CIAA, HBCU athletes once again proved they’re more than capable of competing at the highest levels. With multiple sub-52 second finishes and top-10 placements, the 400m hurdles highlighted the skill, discipline, and heart these programs produce.

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