Marvellous Asemota, a sprinter for Southeastern Louisiana University, recently made headlines by breaking the school record in the 60-meter sprint at the Vulcan Invitational meet hosted by the University of Alabama-Birmingham. Asemota tied the previous record in the preliminary round and went on to break it with a time of 7.46 seconds in the final, securing a gold medal. This victory was one of three record-breaking performances by Southeastern’s track & field team at the meet.
Terrell Webb set a new school record in the weight throw, while Olu Ogunyemi broke the school record in the 60-meter hurdles. Both athletes took home gold medals in their respective events. Other notable performances by Southeastern athletes included Donroy Brown winning a silver medal in the shot put and Onyah Favour earning a bronze in the 400-meter sprint.
The team’s success at the Vulcan Invitational has garnered attention and praise for their exceptional performances. The Lions are now focusing on preparing for the LSU Twilight meet in Baton Rouge before competing in the Southland Conference Indoor Championships.
Fans interested in supporting the track & field program can join the Podium Club or the exclusive S Club for Southeastern athletic letter winners. Membership fees and donations go towards supporting the team’s activities. More information can be obtained by contacting the Lion Athletics Association or visiting the team’s website.
For updates on Southeastern Track and Field, follow their social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. The team’s success at the Vulcan Invitational has set a positive tone for their upcoming competitions, highlighting their dedication and talent in the sport.
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