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Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Bobb Shines for UMBC at Nittany Lion Challenge
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Madisyn Bobb produced a standout performance for the UMBC women’s track and field team as they tested themselves against elite competition at the Nittany Lion Challenge.
Competing at the prestigious multi-team meet hosted by Penn State, the UMBC sophomore proved she belongs among the region's top sprinters with a commanding display in the 300-metre dash. Running in a competitive fifth heat, Bobb showcased her explosive power around the curve to take the victory in her section.
Her performance was not just a heat win but a significant mark in the overall standings. Bobb crossed the line in 39.93 seconds, a time fast enough to secure a sixth-place finish out of a massive field of collegiate talent. The result serves as a major statement for the Retrievers as they build momentum toward the conference indoor championships.
The 300-metre distance is often used as a tactical bridge between the short sprints and the quarter-mile, and Bobb’s sub-40-second clocking highlights her growing versatility. By breaking the 40-second barrier, she has placed herself among the elite performers in UMBC program history for the indoor event.
Bobb’s victory in heat five was a masterclass in pace judgment, as she held off a charging pack in the final straight to claim the win. Her sixth-place overall finish provided crucial momentum for the UMBC squad, who faced a challenging lineup including several Power Five programs on the high-banked Penn State track.
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Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Robinson Makes Debut for Louisiana Tech in Fayetteville
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Norre Robinson made his first competitive appearance for Louisiana Tech this weekend as he took to the track at the prestigious Arkansas Invitational.
Competing at the world-renowned Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville—a venue famed for its high-speed 200m banked track—Robinson lined up in a stacked field for the Men’s 60m Dash.
The debutant held his own in a high-caliber collegiate environment, clocking a time of 7.04 seconds. The performance earned him a 32nd-place finish overall in a sprint discipline that traditionally sees the thinnest of margins separating the pack.
The Arkansas Invitational is widely regarded as one of the premier early-season meets on the US indoor circuit, often serving as a barometer for the NCAA season ahead. For Robinson, the move to the Louisiana Tech program marks a significant step in his sprinting career.
While 7.04 seconds is a solid baseline for an indoor opener, the competition was fierce. The Randal Tyson Track Center is known for producing some of the fastest times in the world due to its specialized banked turns, providing Robinson with an elite platform to test his explosive power out of the blocks.
Robinson will now look to build on this experience as the Bulldogs' indoor season gathers momentum, with eyes firmly set on shaving hundredths off that time in the coming weeks.
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Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Munya & Turner lead Montverde charge at VA Indoor Showcase
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Bermudian sprinters Amaris Munya and Arima Turner produced a string of standout performances on the second day of the VA Indoor Showcase in Virginia Beach.
Competing at the high-performance Virginia Beach Sports Center, the Montverde Academy duo were at the heart of the action in one of the most prestigious meets on the American indoor circuit. The pair teamed up for a top-five finish in the relay events before Turner continued her individual dominance in the short sprints.
The highlight of the afternoon for the Bermudian pair came in the Girls' Invitational Sprint Medley Relay (SMR). Representing the Montverde Academy 'A' team, Turner and Munya played pivotal roles in a fast-paced heat that featured some of the top high school programmes in the United States.
The Academy quartet crossed the line in 4:20.22, securing a respectable fifth-place finish overall. Turner’s explosive speed out of the blocks helped establish a strong early position, while Munya—making her debut at the Showcase—showed her range by anchoring a difficult leg to keep the team in contention for the podium spots.
Away from the relay, Arima Turner continued to justify her reputation as one of the region's elite prospects. The senior delivered a statement performance in the 55-metre dash, winning her preliminary heat in a blistering 7.19 seconds.
That time saw Turner finish second overall out of a staggering field of more than 200 competitors, comfortably securing her place in the next round. Her consistency followed a strong showing on Friday, where she clocked 25.17 seconds in the 200m to finish 15th out of 56 runners.
For Amaris Munya, the weekend represented a series of "firsts." Beyond her contribution to the relay, the junior also took on the 1000 metres—her first competitive outing at the distance on an indoor track.
Munya had expressed excitement about the challenge ahead of the meet, noting that the 800-metre leg of the relay medley would serve as the perfect preparation for her individual goals. Her transition into the elite US collegiate-prep environment at Montverde continues to yield impressive results as she adjusts to the tactical demands of indoor racing.
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Friday, January 16, 2026
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Montverde duo dazzle on Opening Day in Virginia Beach
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Montverde Academy sprinters Miles Outerbridge and Arima Turner made an immediate impact as the VA Indoor Showcase got underway in Virginia Beach.
On a day of high-caliber competition at the Virginia Beach Sports Center, both athletes underlined their credentials with dominant performances in their respective opening rounds to signal their intent for the remainder of the meet.
Miles Outerbridge produced the standout performance of the afternoon in the Boys' adidas 200m Qualifier. Competing in the eleventh heat, the Montverde senior delivered a clinical display of indoor sprinting to take the win in a blistering 21.34.
The time was not only enough to secure his heat victory but also placed him at the summit of the overall standings. No other competitor in the field could match his pace, leaving Outerbridge as the man to beat heading into the later stages of the competition.
Success for Montverde continued in the Girls' 55m Prelims, where Arima Turner secured her passage to the next round with a controlled victory.
Running in Heat 7, Turner stopped the clock in 7.19 to comfortably claim first place in her race. Her performance was one of the sharpest of the session, earning her the second-fastest time overall across a crowded preliminary field.
The duo's performances have set a high bar for the Florida-based academy as they look to build momentum across the weekend in Virginia.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Morris Battles in Philadelphia as Howard take on Penn Select
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 Bermudian sprinter Sanaa Morris continued her senior indoor season for Howard University this weekend as she faced a competitive field at the 2026 Penn Select meet.
Competing at the Jane and David Ott Center in Philadelphia, Morris featured in both the short sprint and middle-distance events as the Bison tested themselves against elite regional programs.
In the opening session of the day, Morris lined up in the first heat of the women's 60 meters. She crossed the line in seventh place with a time of 8.04 seconds, a performance that placed her 29th overall in a crowded field of sprinters.
Morris saw a stronger showing as she stepped up to the 400 meters later in the afternoon. Running in the second heat, the former Warwick Academy student battled for the lead throughout the two laps, eventually securing second place in her section. Her time of 58.22 seconds earned her 14th place in the overall standings, providing a solid foundation as Howard moves toward the heart of their conference schedule.
The meet serves as a vital preparation for the upcoming MEAC Championships, where Howard will look to use the depth shown in Philadelphia to challenge for the podium. Morris and her teammates are scheduled to return to action next week as they continue their journey toward the indoor postseason.
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