UDC Women's Outdoor Track Team Open the Season with Strong Performances

Fredericksburg, VA- The University of the District of Columbia's women's Outdoor track and field team opened their season at the UMW Opener at Mary Washington University.

Ayesha Jarrett won the 400m with a time of 58.92s and teammate Fanta Sanogo was second with a time of 1:01.20. Kamille Dixon placed second in the 1500 meter run with a time of 5:05.97. All three ladies went on to place second in the 4x400m along with teammate Iyanna Jackson.

Shanise Rose placed third in the 200m with a season-best time of 25.70s and was on the 4x100m relay along with Christine Taylor, Jackson, and Jarrett that placed second with a time of 49.21s.

Kendra Williams placed fourth in the Discus with a throw of  32.12m and Chacoia Wilkes placed fourth in the 100m hurdles with a time of 17.41s.

Next up the Firebirds will head to Maryland on April 1st for a two-day meet at the Towson Invitational.