During the 1972 Olympic Trails, Rey tied the World’s Record in the 100M (9.9).
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As the transfer portal has put all of NCAA athletics in a game of musical chairs, one HBCU football coach suggests a compensation method to make everyone happy.
“It’s a big week because this is the first time people will see us for the 2025 season. Everybody’s preconceived notions will be based on what they see Saturday,” FAMU offensive lineman Ashton Grable told the Tallahassee Democrat after Tuesday’s spring camp practice.
Norfolk State dynamic guard Diamond Johnson is making the jump to the pros after announcing her intentions to enter the 2025 WNBA Draft.
The Spartans completed their first spring practice of 2025 on Tuesday morning, marking an important milestone in Vick’s career on the sideline.
When former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali tried to intimidate reigning champ George Foreman at the start of their famous “Rumble in the Jungle” in 1974, Foreman almost fell down laughing.
Our MDC community proudly celebrated Coach Susan Summons’ 700th career win during this week’s women’s basketball home game. This milestone reflects her leadership, dedication, and profound impact on generations of student athletes. As a trailblazer and the first African American woman in the NJCAA to achieve this feat, her legacy is one of perseverance, excellence, and mentorship. Miami Dade College president Madeline Pumariega is especially proud to have been a student athlete and player on Summons’ first MDC win.
This year’s 2025 Bob Hayes Informational Track Meet (BHITM) was once met with a whirlwind of activities to celebrate and honor the Jacksonville legend. The Festivities included a Hall of Fame Banquet and two track meets, one honoring Coach James Day and Olympian Bob Hayes. The festivities are named after 1964 Olympian Bob ‘Bullet’ Hayes. Bob ran in the slowest lane, tied the world record of 10.0 in the 100-meter race, and won two gold medals and was once regarded at “World’s Fastest Human.”
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