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VITFF Bulletin: Conhoff Continues Her V.I. National Record Setting Streak!

Rachel Conhoff (Submitted photo)

Rachel Conhoff

Congratulations to Virgin Islands Track and Field Team member Rachel Conhoff, a graduate student at Indiana State University, who has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new Virgin Islands record in the 3000m Steeplechase. Conhoff showcased her outstanding skill at the Gibson Invitational in Terre Haute, Ind., on April 18 through 20. She emerged victorious in the 3000m Steeple, smashing her own Virgin Islands record by an impressive 8 seconds while running a time of 11:03.13.

Conhoff’s next track meet will be the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 25-27.

Malique Smith

Virgin Islands Track and Field Team member Malique Smith participated in the Pure Athletics Invitational on April 20, 2024 in Clermont, Fla., Smith finished 1st in his heat of the 400m dash in a time of 48.59, He also competed in the 200m where he finished 5th in time of 21.92.

Malique Smith (Submitted photo)

Looking ahead, Smith will compete in 400m Hurdles in Fort-de-France, Martinique, on May 18, in “Le Meeting de Martinique.”

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