Incoming Kentucky track & field freshmen Morgan Davis and Miles Jones are gearing up for their next big challenge, as they prepare to represent Team USA at the Under-20 Pan American Track & Field Championships. The high-profile event is scheduled to take place from August 4-6 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
Davis and Jones, who are on the cusp of their collegiate careers at the University of Kentucky, will showcase their talents on an international platform, participating in the women’s long jump and men’s 4×400 relay, respectively.
Morgan Davis is slated to kick off the competition for Kentucky, as she leaps into the long jump on Friday, August 4, at 5:25 p.m. (U.S. Eastern Time). The upcoming meet holds particular significance as it marks Davis’s debut on the international athletics stage. An exceptional talent, Davis is expected to make her mark in the long jump, a discipline she has excelled in throughout her high school career.
The concluding event for the Wildcats will feature Miles Jones, a native of Mansfield, Texas. Jones will demonstrate his speed and endurance in the men’s 4×400 relay on Saturday, at 6:40 p.m. The talented sprinter, who was named to the pool of runners on July 20th, will aim to boost Team USA’s performance in one of the most thrilling and strategic events of the competition.
The Under-20 Pan American Track & Field Championships provide an excellent platform for budding athletes like Davis and Jones to test their mettle against some of the most promising young talents from across the Americas. Their participation signifies not only their exceptional athletic abilities but also their potential to bring fresh energy and prowess to the Kentucky track & field program in the upcoming academic year.
Fans, teammates, and coaches back home eagerly await their performances, hopeful that this international experience will herald the start of successful athletic careers at the University of Kentucky. As they take to the track in Puerto Rico, Davis and Jones will not only represent their country but also carry forward the legacy of their university’s rich track and field history.
