UNO Track & Field Athletes Compete at Raleigh Relays
Five University of Recent Orleans track and field student-athletes are participating in the Raleigh Relays, hosted by NC State, from March 26-28. The meet is taking place at Paul Derr Track Facility in Raleigh, N.C.
Women’s 1500m: Erin Grime’s Collegiate Debut
Graduate student Erin Grime will kick off the competition for UNO in the women’s 1500 meters on Friday afternoon. She recently completed her first collegiate 1500m at the Louisiana Classic, finishing in 4:51.79. Prior to attending UNO, Grime achieved a personal best of 4:33.87 in the 1500m while competing in Europe.
Women’s 5,000m: Papalia Aims for Improvement
Michela Papalia will compete in the women’s 5,000 meters on Friday evening. At last season’s Joe Walker Invitational, she finished the 5,000m in 18:33.46. She also recorded a time of 18:29.8 during the 2024 cross-country season.
Women’s 800m: Sulpice Leads the Way
Anais Sulpice will represent New Orleans on Saturday morning in the women’s 800 meters. She clocked a time of 2:12.06 at the Louisiana Classic, currently ranking her No. 4 in the Southland Conference in the 800m.
Men’s 800m: Rodriguez and Blanchard Compete
Brandt Blanchard and Jose Manuel Rodriguez will compete in the men’s 800 meters on Saturday afternoon. Rodriguez finished second in the 800m at the LSU Opener, while Blanchard placed fourth.
Rodriguez’s time of 1:49.71 is the eighth-fastest in school history and ranks No. 1 in the Southland Conference and No. 2 in the South Central Region. Blanchard’s time of 1:50.97 is a top-30 mark in program history and ranks No. 2 in the Southland Conference and No. 5 in the South Central Region.
The Raleigh Relays will be streamed live on ACCNX for cable subscribers or those with ESPN Unlimited.
Staying Connected with UNO Track & Field
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FAQ
Where is the Raleigh Relays being held?
The Raleigh Relays are being held at Paul Derr Track Facility on the campus of NC State in Raleigh, N.C.
How can I watch the Raleigh Relays?
The meet will be streamed live on ACCNX for cable subscribers or those with ESPN Unlimited.
Who from UNO is competing in the women’s 1500m?
Erin Grime will be competing in the women’s 1500m for UNO.
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