A freshman from Lynchburg, Virginia, Hamlett ended the month with his best performance of the season at the VMI Winter Relays as he placed second in the triple jump with a mark of 14.50m (47-7) and fourth in the long jump with a mark of 6.63m (21-9). His triple jump distance is tops in the league and an NCAA Division II provisional mark, which ranks 31st in the country. His long jump mark is sixth in the conference.
In the month he tallied three top-5 finishes in the triple jump and a pair of top-10 finishes in the long jump.
2021-22 Men’s Indoor Track and Field Freshman of the Month Award Winners
December:
Antavious Lawton, North Greenville
January:
Jaleal Hamlett, Mount Olive