As the Penn Relays approach the much-anticipated High School Girls’ 4×400 Championship Final on Friday (26 April), the lineup is set with formidable teams that have showcased their strength in the heats. The qualifiers have posted impressive times, setting the stage for a nail-biting showdown.
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Leading the pack and occupying prime lanes are Edwin Allen High School and Hydel High School from Jamaica, both posting the fastest qualifying times of 3:41.33 and 3:41.47 respectively. These teams, featuring Natasha Fox, Kevongaye Fowler, Shanique Beckford, Tonyan Beckford for Edwin Allen, and Taiefa Gowe, Abigail Campbell, Alliah Baker, Nastassia Fletcher for Hydel, are the ones to watch and will be the teams to beat in the final.
Hydel is the defending champions and they also won at Champs 2024.
Bullis School from Maryland, with a time of 3:41.60, will also be a strong contender. Their team, comprising Zoe Brooks, Tatum Lynn, Kennedy Brown, and Morgan Rothwell, has shown they can compete at the highest level and will be looking to challenge the Jamaican dominance.
St. Elizabeth Tech from Jamaica, another top qualifier, will also vie for the title, with athletes Shanque Williams, Shavanecia Griffiths, Habiba Harris, and Chennai Jarrett ready to make their mark.
The start list for the final is a testament to the global appeal and competitive nature of the Penn Relays, featuring teams like Wolmer’s Girls (JAM) in lane 1, St. John’s College (DC) in lane 2, Vere Technical (JAM) in lane 3, Timber Creek (NJ) in lane 4, Union Catholic (NJ) in lane 5, and other strong competitors.
With such a stellar lineup, the Championship Final is poised to be a highlight of the Penn Relays, showcasing speed, strategy, and international camaraderie. Each team not only represents their school but also their countries in a competition that transcends borders, making the upcoming race a must-watch event for track and field enthusiasts around the world.
High School Girls’ 4×400 Championship Final – Start List
Lane 1:
Team: Wolmer’s Girls (JAM)
Athletes: Zonya-Camay Sterling, Hannah Charles, Micah Mohan, Kaysian Sewell
Bib: AI
Lane 2:
Team: St. John’s College (DC)
Athletes: Sara Labor, Cymia Yourish, Marleigh Lucas, Natasha Mosley
Bib: AH
Lane 3:
Team: Vere Technical (JAM)
Athletes: Sherecia Wint, Shevaughn Thomas, Ashara Frater, Jesena Williams
Bib: AG
Lane 4:
Team: Timber Creek (NJ)
Athletes: Naylah Jones, Billie Frazier, Taylor Gaines, Ryan Jennings
Bib: AF
Lane 5:
Team: Union Catholic (NJ)
Athletes: Taylor Aska, Sydney Chadwick, Abriyah Thompson, Rhia Randolph
Bib: AE
Lane 6:
Team: Edwin Allen (JAM)
Athletes: Natasha Fox, Kevongaye Fowler, Shanique Beckford, Tonyan Beckford
Bib: AA
Lane 7:
Team: Hydel (JAM)
Athletes: Taiefa Gowe, Abigail Campbell, Alliah Baker, Nastassia Fletcher
Bib: AB
Lane 8:
Team: Bullis School (MD)
Athletes: Zoe Brooks, Tatum Lynn, Kennedy Brown, Morgan Rothwell
Bib: AC
Lane 9:
Team: St. Elizabeth Tech (JAM)
Athletes: Shanque Williams, Shavanecia Griffiths, Habiba Harris, Chennai Jarrett
Bib: AD
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