Virginia Union University's Mychael Tucker achieved a personal best of 48.40 in the 400 meters, earning him first place overall at the Fred Hardy Invitational at the University of Richmond, on Friday, March 22, in Richmond, Va.

Virginia Union's Alpha Balde secured first place overall in both the 200 meter dash, with a personal best time of 21.74, and the 100 meter dash, with a personal best of 10.98, also at the Fred Hardy Invitational.

Aiden Law achieved fourth place overall in the 200 meter dash, setting a personal best time of 22.01.

On the field side, VUU's Zachary Jones secured third place in the shot put with a throw of 47-09 and came in fourth in the discus while Virginia Union's Tajhir Tate earned fifth place overall in the shot put.

Virginia Union's Shakir Clark achieved fourth place in the high jump.

On the women's side, the women's 4x400 team shattered the outdoor school record with a time of 3:58.43, securing fifth place overall. The team was led by Toni Middlebrooks, Jailyn Johnson, Tenae Minor, and Nia Randell.

Toni Middlebrooks also set a new school record in the outdoor 400 meter dash, achieving a personal best time of 57.29 and clinching first place.

In the field events, Virginia Union's Jade Lane captured fourth place in the javelin competition with an impressive throw of 31.85m.

"It always feels good to see our athletes excel," said VUU Head Track & Field Coach Franck Charles.  "Seeing Mychael Tucker win the 400 meter dash, Alpha dominating the 100 meter and 200 meter dashes, the ladies' 4x400 team breaking school records, and Toni Middlebrooks setting a new record in the women's outdoor 400 meter dash was amazing. More than just the records, seeing the smiles on their faces makes me happy because this is what we're working for. At this moment, we need to continue working hard to involve our other athletes in the best way possible for a successful season."

The VUU Track & Field teams will now travel to Salisbury, N.C., to compete in the Blue Bear Invitational, hosted by Livingstone College on Saturday, March 30.