Razorbacks bring home seven medals in NACAC U23 Championships
It was a successful weekend for Razorbacks who entered the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC) U23 Championships held in Costa Rica.
Arkansas representatives brought home seven total medals from the event. One gold, three silver and three bronze medals were collected from six total events. Those medals were earned by four current Arkansas track athletes and two transfers who will join the Razorbacks for the 2023-24 season.
Romaine Beckford, a transfer from South Florida, scored gold for Jamaica in the high jump with a clearance of 7-3 (2.21) while his new Razorback teammate, Kason O’Riley, earned a silver medal for Team USA with a clearance of 7-1.75 (2.18).
In the 4 x 400m relay, two silver medals were collected by Razorbacks Joanne Reid (Jamaica) and Connor Washington (Team USA). Washington also added a bronze medal in the 200m with a time of 20.74. Wisconsin transfer Destiny Huven scored bronze in the 100m hurdles with a time of 13.19. Joanne Reid placed fourth in the 400m final with a time of 54.10.
Leroy Russell II brought home the seventh medal for Razorback participants by scoring a bronze medal in the 4 x 400m relay for Canada. The team posted a 3:25.42 time with Russell II running the third leg.
