Virgin Islands Track and Field member Sofia Swindell started her track season with a bang, delivering standout performances across three meets. She even set a new Virgin Islands Under-20 National record, highlighting her incredible speed and versatility.
Dec 7 – Lawrenceville Opener, The Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, NJ
Sofia began her season at the Lawrenceville Opener, competing in the 55m, 55m Hurdles, and the 4x400m relay. She dominated the sprints, securing first place in both the 55m and 55m Hurdles with times of 7.26 seconds and 8.22 seconds, respectively. Notably, her 8.22 seconds in the hurdles was a personal best. Sofia also anchored her relay team to victory, finishing with a time of 4:05.81.
Dec 14 – Poreda Invitational, The Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, NJ
At the Poreda Invitational, Sofia continued her winning streak. She competed in two rounds each of the 55m and 55m Hurdles. In the 55m, she clinched first place with a time of 7.24 seconds. Sofia also excelled in the 55m Hurdles, winning with a time of 8.37 seconds, having run 8.33 seconds in the prelims.
Dec 21 – Jambar Coaches Hall of Fame Invitational, The Armory, NYC
Sofia’s momentum carried into the Jambar Coaches Hall of Fame Invitational. She competed in two rounds of the 55m Hurdles, placing 5th overall with a personal best of 8.21 seconds in the final. Additionally, Sofia ran the 300m, achieving a new Virgin Islands Under-20 National record of 38.21 seconds, which earned her a third-place medal and a US #3 ranking.
Sofia’s performances in these early meets highlight her dedication and potential for an outstanding season ahead. With personal bests and top rankings, she is certainly an athlete to watch.