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Randall K. Wolf

Men's Track and Field

Track & Field to compete at Virginia Challenge this weekend

LEXINGTON, Va. – Following a successful JMU Invite last week, the VMI track and field teams will again face elite competition this weekend when the Keydets head to the 2026 Virginia Challenge hosted by the University of Virginia Friday and Saturday at Lannigan Field in Charlottesville.
   
Junior Morgan Fraser will kick off the competition for VMI when she competes in the high jump at 3 p.m. Friday. Reagan Gilman will also compete Friday in the 800 meter invitational slated for 6:20 p.m. later in the evening. Last week at JMU, Gilman broke her own school record in the 800m in 2:10.50, breaking her prior record of 2:12.24 set as a freshman in 2025.
 
Several cadet-athletes resume competition Saturday against top Division I talent from power conferences and high-level NCAA track and field programs.
 
A full rundown of VMI athletes competing this weekend is seen below.
 
VMI Director of Track and Field Zack Scott
"We're looking forward to the Virginia Challenge and the opportunity to compete against a strong field. This weekend is about execution, confidence and continuing to build momentum as we get closer to championship season.
 
"It gives our team another great opportunity to compete at a high level and keep moving forward. We want to see this group compete with confidence, trust their preparation and continue building momentum this weekend."
 
VMI athletes set to compete this weekend
Friday
3 p.m. - Morgan Fraser - High Jump
6:20 p.m. - Reagan Gilman – 800m Invitational
 
Saturday
11:30 a.m. - Shea Hart, JeNiya White – 100m Hurdles
12:30 p.m.  - SeMore Green – 200m
1 p.m. - Cameron Thomas – Pole Vault
2:15 p.m.  - Women 4 x 100m Relay
3:10 p.m. - Rye Jackson - 400m
4 p.m.  - Naturale Faison – 200m Invitational
4:40 p.m.  - Women 4 x 400m Relay








 
 
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Players Mentioned

Cameron Thomas

Cameron Thomas

Pole Vault
Sophomore
Rye Jackson

Rye Jackson

Distance
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Cameron Thomas

Cameron Thomas

Sophomore
Pole Vault
Rye Jackson

Rye Jackson

Freshman
Distance