A freshman from Bealeton, Virginia, Ryan Wilson-McCoy of Mount Olive made a stellar debut at the Visit Winston-Salem Kick-off for the Trojans after hitting an NCAA Provisional standard and setting a new school record in the triple jump.
On his final attempt, he reached a distance of 14.61 meters (47-11.25 feet) to finish second overall behind Niejel Wilkins of Division I Appalachian State. Wilson-McCoy broke a school record in the triple jump, which had stood since 2019. He is one of two jumpers in the Southeast Region to establish an NCAA provisional standard this season.
2023 Conference Carolinas Men’s Indoor Track & Field Weekly Awards
Week 1 (Dec. 5, 2023)
Track Athlete of the Week: Gavin McFadden, Converse
Field Athlete of the Week: Ryan Wilson-McCoy, Mount Olive