A junior, Christopher Kirksey of Mount Olive registered a pair of podium finishes, including a victory in the 400 meters this past weekend while competing at the Finn Pincus Invitational. The Richmond, Virginia native produced a personal record in the 400 meters after crossing the line with a time of 49.66 seconds, which is the fastest time in Conference Carolinas.
Kirksey also placed second overall in the triple jump with a distance of 13.27 meters (43-6.50 meters) to reach the league qualifying mark.
2023-24 Conference Carolinas Men’s Indoor Track & Field Weekly Awards
Week 4 (Jan. 23, 2024)
Track Athlete of the Week: Christopher Kirksey, Mount Olive
Field Athlete of the Week: Kamden Johnson, Mount Olive