ECU Track Stars Head to NCAA Championships

East Carolina’s track and field team is sending five athletes to the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, after explosive performances that shattered school records and set historic milestones. The men’s 4x100 relay—Jace Coleman, JaDarien Parker, Rashun Fountain, and Tyson Tippett—blasted a 38.71-second time, breaking the school record and becoming the first Pirate relay to crack 39 seconds, finishing fourth in the region. Meanwhile, Kailey Elliott stunned in the women’s 100m hurdles with a personal best of 12.95 seconds, setting a new school record and becoming the first ECU woman to break 13 seconds in the event. Their success positions ECU as the AAC’s second-most represented school at nationals, behind only South Florida. The men’s relay begins Wednesday, June 10th, with finals Friday, June 12th, while Elliott competes in hurdles semifinals Thursday, June 11th, and finals Saturday, June 13th—showcasing the grit and talent of East Carolina’s rising stars on the national stage. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9d5f63e18d606af3