PHILADELPHIA, Penn., (April 22, 2026) - The University of South Florida track and field program travels to Philadelphia to compete at the 2026 Penn Relays, one of the most prestigious and historic meets in the sport, held April 23-25 at Franklin Field.

South Florida will compete in the Championship of America relay events, the premier races of the weekend that feature the top programs in the nation, marking a significant opportunity for the Bulls to test themselves against elite competition.

Now in its 130th running, the Penn Relays bring together top collegiate, professional and international athletes, creating one of the most competitive environments in track and field. In addition to the Championship of America races, the meet includes finals and conference-specific sections across multiple event groups.

Competition spans three days, beginning Thursday and continuing through Saturday, with a full schedule of relay and individual events.

Fans can follow the action live on FloTrack, with results available throughout the meet on the official Penn Relays website.

Rankings Entering the Penn Relays:

In the 400-meter hurdles, South Florida continues to show strength at the top of the conference, holding two of the top three spots in the American. Darian Mills ranks second with a time of 50.89, while Joshua Crum follows closely in third at 50.94, with both marks coming at the Pepsi Florida Relays. The pair have also positioned themselves among the top 25 in the East Region, with Mills tied for 20th and Crum just behind in 23rd, further establishing their presence against elite regional competition.

In the 110-meter hurdles, South Florida has established itself as one of the deepest groups in the American, holding three of the top seven spots in the conference. Will Smith leads the Bulls with a time of 13.95, ranking fifth, followed by Darian Mills at 13.99 in sixth and Kahiem Carby at 14.08 in seventh. Smith's mark also places him No. 32 in the East Region, highlighting the group's ability to compete beyond the conference level.

In the relays, South Florida has emerged as one of the top programs in the conference, highlighted by the men's 4x100 relay team ranking first in the American and 11th in the nation with a time of 38.97. The group of Shomari Pettigrew, Jaleel Croal, Alexavier Monfries and Nathan Metelus set the mark at the Pepsi Florida Relays and continues to lead the conference. The same quartet has also recorded a top-five time in the East Region this season, tying for fourth at 38.97 against some of the nation's top programs.

On the women's side, the 4x100 relay team ranks third in the American with a time of 44.60. The quartet of Doris Quainoo, Peterson, Lynette Scutari and Evatt set the mark at the South Florida Invitational, placing the Bulls inside the top 40 in the East Region and among competitive sprint relay groups.

In the 4x400 relay, the men's team ranks third in the American with a time of 3:05.60, recorded at the USF Alumni Invitational. The group of Kelsey Singleton, Nathan Metelus, Jones and Archer continues to establish itself among the top relay units in the conference.

The women's 4x400 relay team also ranks third in the American, posting a time of 3:37.49 at the South Florida Invitational. The quartet of Salwonchuk, Johnson, Peterson and Wilson continues to provide depth and consistency for the Bulls.

In the hurdles, Gianna Hansen leads the women's group with a time of 13.62 in the 100-meter hurdles, ranking fifth in the American. Doris Quainoo follows closely at 13.67 in seventh, giving South Florida multiple top-10 performers in the event.

LOGISTICS:

When: Fri. April 23 – Sat. April 25
Where: Philadelphia, Penn.
Facility: Franklin Field
Watch: Live Broadcast

HOW TO FOLLOW:

• Live stats will be available here.
• Fans can also follow @USFXCTF on X for live updates of the meet.

Track Events:

Thursday, April 23, 2026
 

Event	Scheduled Time (ET)	Participants
Men's 400m Hurdles	5:50 p.m.	Joshua Crum, Darian Mills, Will "Jaiden" Smith

 
Friday, April 24, 2026
 

Event	Scheduled Time (ET)	Participants
Women's 4x100m Championship of America - Prelims	1:25 p.m.
Men's 4x100m Championship of America - Prelims	1:55 p.m.
Women's 4x200m Championship of America	2:55 p.m.
Men's 4x200m Championship of America	3:10 p.m.
Women's 100m Hurdles	3:35 p.m.	Doris Quainoo, Gianna Hansen
Men's 110m Hurdles	3:55 p.m.	Kaheim Carby, Will "Jaiden" Smith, Darian Mills
Women's 4x400m Championship of America - Prelims	4:20 p.m.
Men's 4x400m Championship of America - Prelims	4:35 p.m.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
 

Event	Scheduled Time (ET)	Participants
Women's 4x100m Championship of America - Finals	1:45 p.m.
Men's 4x100m Championship of America - Finals	1:50 p.m.
Women's 4x400m Championship of America - Finals	2:40 p.m.
Men's 4x400m Championship of America - Finals	2:45 p.m.

 
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Erik Jenkins is in his seventh season as the USF head coach. The South Florida men's track and field team has won five straight American Conference championships. The Bulls' 4x400m relay squad— Devontie Archer, Alexavier Monfries, Corey Ottey and Gabriel Moronta — claimed a national title with a program-record time of 3:00.42 at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships, earning a top-15 finish as a team. This past season, nine Bulls athletes earned All-America honors, including Kobe Babin, Devontie Archer, Alexavier Monfries, Corey Ottey, Gabriel Moronta, Shomari Pettigrew, Jaleel Croal, Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, and Vincent Ugwoke.

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