Several college track and field teams, including those from Penn, Ole Miss, and East Carolina, wrapped up competition at the Bob Pollock Invitational hosted by Clemson University on January 31, 2026. Ole Miss broke two school records amid strong performances, while East Carolina's efforts were cut short by inclement weather. The two-day meet in Clemson, South Carolina, featured notable results across various events.
The Bob Pollock Invitational, a prominent college track and field meet hosted by Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina, drew teams from across the region and concluded on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Originally planned as a two-day event starting Friday, the competition faced disruptions due to inclement weather, leading some teams to finish early.
The University of Pennsylvania track and field teams participated, with athletes such as Kampton Kam, Nayyir Newash-Campbell, Simeon Adams, Matthew Kathiravelu, Adannia Agbo, Paris Ivery, Amelia Kristen, Milan Ramey, Jessica Oji, Rianna Floyd, and Jailyn Milord competing in the meet. Penn wrapped up their involvement without specific standout results highlighted in reports.
Ole Miss, representing the University of Mississippi, delivered a strong close to the invitational. The team toppled two school records and achieved a bevy of superb performances over the two days. Details on the exact events and marks were not specified, but the accomplishments underscored a successful outing for the Rebels.
East Carolina University also competed, posting solid results on Friday before weather halted Saturday's events. In women's events, Kelly Ufodiama ran 7.15 seconds in the 60 meters semifinals, Katrina Ford placed 11th in the mile with 4:54.77, and Kailey Elliott took third in the 60m hurdles at 8.19 seconds. Kira Hawaaboo jumped 5.58m for 18th in the long jump, while Anna Baylor threw 17.14m for 14th and Lydia Simmons 16.54m for 15th in the weight throw.
On the men's side, Bryson Miller finished 14th in the 400 meters with 47.35 seconds, Chanan Mathis 29th at 47.96, Alex Sawyer 18th in the mile at 4:08.72, Jared Harrell 12th in the long jump at 7.03m, Jace Coleman and Tyson Tippett both at 6.78m for 16th and 17th, and Zion Glover 17th in the shot put with 14.75m.
The meet highlighted competitive collegiate track and field action, with teams preparing for upcoming events in early February.
