EUGENE, Ore. — Mississippi State University’s freshmen track athletes wrapped up their performances at the USATF U20 Championships on Friday evening. Jayden Thrower led the group with a third-place finish in the men’s triple jump, earning a bronze medal.
Thrower recorded a personal best of 15.85 meters in the second round of the competition, a jump that also set a program freshman record. His mark was enough to secure third place among 15 competitors.
In other events, De’Kayla Simpson finished fifth in the 400-meter final with a time of 52.00 seconds. Camryn Merryman placed sixth in the 800 meters, crossing the finish line in 2:05.12. All three athletes will now compete in upcoming national championships around the world this summer, advancing Mississippi State’s postseason efforts.
The Bulldogs’ athletes will continue their seasons at various national meets, with the team aiming for strong showings in the coming months. For more information, visit HailState.com or follow @HailStateTF on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
