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Kentucky track and field strikes gold at SEC Indoor Championships

The Cats picked up their first gold at the SEC Indoor Champions yesterday, and have a lot of races to go. See who won, and what is left to run for.
ByDrew Holbrook|
Peighton Meske of the Tennessee Volunteers during day one of the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships at Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium in College Station, TX. College Station Tx 2018 02 24 Sec Indoor Track And Field Championships
Peighton Meske of the Tennessee Volunteers during day one of the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships at Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium in College Station, TX. College Station Tx 2018 02 24 Sec Indoor Track And Field Championships | Amanda Pruitt/Tennessee Athletics, Amanda Pruitt/Tennessee Athletics

It was a golden day for Kentucky track and field at the SEC Indoor Championships in College Station, Texas, as the Wildcats secured their first medal of the competition. With record-breaking performances and multiple athletes advancing to the finals, UK’s momentum is building heading into the last day of the championship.

Carli Makarawu Continues Historic Season

Junior sprinter Carli Makarawu has been rewriting the record books all season, and Friday was no different. In the 200m prelims, Makarawu set a new school record, breaking the very mark he set just two weeks ago at the Tiger Paw Invite at Clemson.

🏆 Makarawu’s Historic Feat:
✅ Time: 20.20 seconds
✅ New SEC Indoor Meet Record
✅ New Venue Record (R.A. Murray Fasken Indoor Facility)

Makarawu will compete for gold in the 200m final on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. CST as he looks to add another milestone to his remarkable season.

Kate Powers Wins First Career SEC Title

It was a breakout moment for sophomore Kate Powers, who claimed gold in the women’s weight throw with a massive 22.13m mark. She edged out competitors from Ole Miss and Auburn to secure her first collegiate medal.

🌟 Powers’ Achievements:
✅ First SEC gold medal
✅ Holds the all-time UK record in women’s weight throw

In just her second season in Lexington, Powers has established herself as one of the top throwers in the country.

Wildcats Qualify for Multiple Finals

Several Kentucky athletes advanced to the finals in their respective events, setting up a big finish on Saturday:

🚀 Finalists:
🔹 Collins Kiprop Kipngok – Men’s Mile
🔹 Sharmelle Holmes – Women’s 60m
🔹 Jenna Schwinghamer & Janet Jepkemboi Amimo – Women’s 800m
🔹 Alexis Glasco – Women’s 60m Hurdles

Their final races will begin at 4:05 p.m. CST and conclude by 5:22 p.m. CST.

What’s Next for Kentucky?

Saturday’s action kicks off with:

📌 Men’s Shot Put Final – Grayson Brashear, 2:30 p.m. CST
📌 Men’s & Women’s 4x400m Relay Finals – 6:45 & 7:05 p.m. CST

With gold medals on the line, the Wildcats are poised for a strong finish at the SEC Indoor Championships.

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