Track & Field Finish Their Weekend at Florida Relays

Friday, April 3

Gainesville, FL

East Carolina University

Florida Relays

April 05, 2026 | Track & Field

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The East Carolina track and field team turned in a strong showing against elite national competition at the Pepsi Florida Relays, hosted by the University of Florida from April 3–4, highlighted by multiple podium finishes and top-five relay performances.

The Pirates were particularly impressive on the track in relay competition, headlined by a third-place finish in the men's 4x100-meter relay. ECU clocked a time of 39.39 seconds in the finals, finishing behind only Auburn and Florida in one of the meet's premier sprint events.

East Carolina continued its success in the relays with a fourth-place finish in the men's 4x400-meter relay, crossing the line in 3:06.29 in a tightly contested field. The women's 4x400-meter relay team also competed well, placing 13th overall with a time of 3:40.33.

Individually, the Pirates saw strong performances in the sprints and field events. In the men's 400 meters, Bryson Miller led the way with a fifth-place finish, posting a time of 45.71, while teammate Chanan Mathis followed with a solid 46.45.

On the women's side, Faith Spencer recorded a fifth-place finish in the triple jump with a mark of 12.95 meters, showcasing ECU's competitiveness in the field events. Kelly Ufodiama also made waves in the 200m, placing first with a 22.53.

Additional sprint performances included Rashun Foutain in the men's 200 meters, placing second with a time of 20.63, while Kailey Elliot posted a 24.38 in the women's 200 meters.

Overall, East Carolina demonstrated depth and competitiveness across multiple event groups, competing toe-to-toe with nationally ranked programs and professional athletes at one of the premier meets in collegiate track and field.

Men's Events
Jace Coleman: 100m – 13th – 10.38
Tyson Tippett: 100m – 20th – 10.43
Rashun Foutain: 100m – 26th – 10.48
Rashun Foutain: 200m – 2nd – 20.63
Tyson Tippett: 200m – 27th – 21.26
Bryson Miller: 400m – 4th – 45.71
Chanan Mathis: 400m – 17th – 46.45
Tyjah Edwards: 400m – 49th – 48.92
Jared Harrell: Long Jump– 18th – 6.88m
Jared Harrell: Triple Jump– 5th – 15.01m

Women's Events
Kelly Ufodiama: 100m – 9th – 11.40
Brianna Clayton: 100m – 35th – 11.69
Deshay Turner: 100m – 52nd – 12.17
Kelly Ufodiama: 200m – 1st – 22.53
Brianna Clayton: 200m – 16th – 23.63
Kailey Elliot: 200m – 5th – 12.95m
Kailey Elliot: 100mH – 7th – 13.38
Faith Spencer: Triple Jump – 5th – 12.95m
Kailey Elliot: 200m – 33rd – 24.38
Relay Events
Men's 4x100 Relay: 3rd – 39.39
Men's 4x400 Relay: 4th – 3:06.29
Women's 4x400 Relay: 13th – 3:40.33