Congratulations to Virgin Islands Sports Ambassador Michelle Smith, recent Montverde Academy High School graduate and University of Georgia commit, in setting a new Virgin Islands record in the 400m Hurdles with a time of 55.96. Michelle broke the 56 second barrier in the Edwin Moses Legends Meet in Atlanta, Georgia on May 31, 2024. Michelle was invited as the sole High School athlete to this prestigious professional meet, and she held her own in the 400m Hurdle race as she finished in 2nd place behind the 400m Hurdle World record holder Sidney McLaughlin-Levrone. 400m Hurdle race: https://youtu.be/UpjUiwghoa8
Following this remarkable performance, Michelle compete next in the New Life Invitational on June 12, 2024 in Nassau, Bahamas,
Virgin Islands Track and Field Team member, Malique Smith, participated in the Music City Track Carnival, on June 1, 2024, in Murfreesboro, TN. Malique finished 3rd in the 400m Hurdles in a time of 51.42. 400m Hurdle race: https://youtu.be/bEDQ-JFQCHs
Malique will compete next in 400m Hurdles in New Life Invitational on June 12, 2024 in Nassau, Bahamas.