A junior from Richmond, Virginia, Christopher Kirksey produced the fastest time in Conference Carolinas in the 400 meters while competing at the VMI Invitational.
Kirksey recorded a season-best time of 48.80 seconds in the 400 meters to place second overall, which ranks third all-time in program history. Kirksey also competed in the 4x400 relay, which placed fourth overall with a time of 3:24.03.
Kirksey has claimed weekly honors from Conference Carolinas in back-to-back weeks.
2023-24 Conference Carolinas Men’s Indoor Track & Field Weekly Awards
Week 5 (Jan. 30, 2024)
Track Athlete of the Week: Christopher Kirksey, Mount Olive
Field Athlete of the Week: Alex Smith-Fort’e, Mount Olive