Atkins Sets Personal Record On Day One Of Crimson Tide Invitational

Friday, April 5

Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Mississippi State

Crimson Tide Invitational

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Atkins Sets Personal Record On Day One Of Crimson Tide Invitational

April 05, 2024 | Track & Field

By: Christina Shadid, Communications Fellow

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Mississippi State women's track and field sophomore Rickea Atkins set a personal record in the discus throw on the first day of competition at the Crimson Tide Invitational in Tuscaloosa.

In her first discus event of the season, Aktins earned a mark of 36.75m (120-7.0) on her third attempt. Atkins' mark has improved more than two feet since her previous best in 2023. She will return to the field at 5:45 p.m. CT Saturday for the shot put. MSU's women's shot put squad is ranked 10th in the nation by the USTFCCCA.

The Bulldogs will resume action at 10:30 a.m. CT Saturday with the women's javelin followed by the pole vault and the 800m at 4 p.m. CT.

Select events Saturday will be streamed beginning at 11:30 a.m. CT on SEC Network+.

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