The Delaware State men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the Princeton Larry Ellis Invite, according to a May 4 announcement, with Miriam Okwudibonye delivering a notable performance.
Okwudibonye finished first in the women’s 400-meter hurdles elite section, clocking a time of 58.60. This result ranks as the second-fastest in both her career and in Delaware State history.
Other performances included Kahlia Smith running the women’s 400-meter dash elite section in 56.63 seconds. Rebecca Jansen completed the women’s 5000 meters with a time of 18:03.54, while Valerie Ashamu recorded a high jump mark of 1.68 meters for Delaware State.
The team aims to build on these results as they continue their outdoor season.
Stephen Kimes, Head Coach at Delaware State Hornets Women’s Outdoor Track, oversaw the team’s efforts during this competition.
