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Track & Field Written By Raja Rahim, Sports Information Intern

NCCU WINS EIGHT INDIVIDUAL EVENTS DURING WALKER/CALHOUN INVITATIONAL


DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University men’s and women’s track and field squads combined for eight individual event victories as they hosted the 20th LeRoy T. Walker/Lee Calhoun Invitational on Saturday, March 23, in Durham, N.C.

NCCU men’s and women’s track and field teams each won four individual events.

On the men’s side, James Reese, Kevin Vincent, Phillip Barren, and Willie Calvin celebrated first place finishes. In the field, Reese won the discus throw (43.43m/142’06”) and Calvin won the high jump (2.05m/6’ 8.75”). On the track, Barren and Vincent won the 100-meter dash (10.95) and 400m hurdles (57.61), respectively.

The Lady Eagles earned victories in the 400m hurdles by Delesha Conquest (1:05.18), La’Creesha Gore in the 400m dash (56.42), Alexis Sherrill in the high jump (1.60m/5’3”), and Ashley McCoy in the 100m dash (11.94).

These individual victories marked the third consecutive victory for McCoy in the 100m dash and the second for Sherrill in the high jump.

The invitational is held to honor track and field legends Dr. LeRoy T. Walker and Lee Calhoun. While serving as head coach, Walker took the program to new heights. His student-athletes accounted for 30 national titles, 77 All-American certifications and eight Olympic medalists.

From 1956 to 1980, Walker’s student-athletes represented NCCU in six Olympic games. One of those six was Lee Calhoun. Under his leadership and direction, Calhoun became the first NCCU track and field athlete to win Olympic gold in the 110-meter hurdles in 1956.

NCCU track and field will return to action at the Raleigh Relays on March 29, in Raleigh, N.C.

For complete results from the LeRoy T. Walker/Lee Calhoun Invitational, visit www.NCCUEaglePride.com.
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