UF TF/XC: Personal Bests Rewrite Records on First Day of Pepsi Florida Relays

Gators secure multiple wins, personal bests and all-time marks in strong all around showing

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida Gators Track and Field completed day one of the Pepsi Florida Relays on Friday, where 13 athletes recorded top ten finishes and three athletes made additions to Florida’s all-time top ten lists.

HIGHLIGHTS

Florida opened the day with a strong performance in the field events, highlighted by Leikel Cabrera Gay’s continued dominance in the javelin. The junior remains undefeated on the season, capturing first place for his second consecutive meet. Cabrera Gay secured the win by more than five meters and recorded his top mark of 72.53m (237-11) on his fourth attempt.

On the track, the Florida men advanced through the preliminary heats of the 4x100m relay. The quartet of Trenton Howard, Jaden Wiley, Almond Small and Wanya McCoy posted a time of 38.67, winning their heat and earning an automatic berth in the final.

Following an inclement weather delay that temporarily halted the women’s javelin competition, Abigail Elmore returned to action and delivered a personal-best throw of 39.09m (128-3).

In his outdoor debut in the Orange and Blue, Oussama Allaoui delivered a standout performance in the 1500m. The freshman finished first overall with a time of 3:39.45, moving to No. 3 on the program’s all-time list. Riley Smith followed closely, clocking 3:40.33 in the same section to rank No. 4 all-time. Gavin Nelson and Riley Novack also recorded personal best performances in the event.

UP NEXT

The Gators return to Percy Beard Track at James G. Pressly Stadium for the second day of the Pepsi Florida Relays on Saturday, April 4. Additionally, the Gators will honor Hilda Olemomoi and Tia Wilson at 11:45 AM on Saturday during a special senior day ceremony.

TICKETS

Tickets for day two of the Pepsi Florida Relays are still on sale. Tickets can be purchased in advance here, or purchased at the Ticket Office on the days of the event. All tickets are general admission, and re-entry is allowed. 2026 team posters and magnets will be available on the concourse upon entry while supplies last.

RESULTS

Event

Athlete Results

Hammer Throw (W)

11. Imani Washington: 56.32m / 184-9

Discus Throw (W)

3. Gracelyn Leiseth: 55.73m / 182-10

7. Akari Isaac: 53.36 / 175-1

4x100m Prelim (M)

1. Howard, Wiley, Small, McCoy: 38.67

Long Jump (M)

3. Temoso Masikane: 7.69m / 25-2 ¾