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BIRMINGHAM, Fla. — Florida A&M opens another pivotal indoor weekend with a confident, deep, and balanced squad at the UAB Green and Gold Invite, bringing momentum, speed, and championship-level experience into Birmingham. With veteran leaders, emerging freshmen, and proven SWAC performers, the Rattlers are positioned to compete across the sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, and middle distances as the indoor season sharpens.<\/p>\n
Competing against a strong regional field at the UAB Green and Gold Invite, Florida A&M will look to stack quality marks, test lineups, and continue building toward postseason form.<\/p>\n
Men’s Preview: Speed, Power, and Proven Performers<\/p>\n
The Rattler men enter the meet with one of the deepest sprint groups in the field. \n<\/p>\n
\nIn the field and hurdles, Florida A&M continues to shine:
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Veteran distance runner Kirk Dawkins<\/a> anchors the men’s mile, adding leadership and consistency as FAMU continues to build depth in the middle distances.<\/p>\n Women’s Preview: Balance and Breakout Potential<\/p>\n The Rattler women arrive with speed on the track and versatility across events.
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What to Watch<\/p>\n
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\n\t60 meters: Janaree Kinchen<\/a> (7.40), Diandrenique Gaines<\/a> (7.41), and Arayana Ladson<\/a> (7.54) form a fast and competitive sprint unit.
\n\t200 meters: Amani Kinon<\/a> (24.20) and freshman Leneah Green<\/a> (24.95) headline the half-lap.
\n\t400 meters: Kinah Copeland (54.17) gives FAMU strong quarter-mile presence.
\n\t60m hurdles: Ty’yana Adams<\/a> (8.37) and Ladson (8.52) lead a group capable of advancing to finals.
\n\tLong jump: Jade-Ann Smith<\/a> (5.75m) brings championship experience, with Jah’Kyla Morton<\/a> adding emerging talent.
\n\tDistance: Senior Tara Bert<\/a> anchors the mile (4:55.95c), while the Rattlers continue to develop depth in the 800 meters.
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\n\tStrong performances from FAMU’s 400-meter groups on both sides.
\n\tContinued development from freshmen sprinters and hurdlers.
\n\tField event consistency that could separate the Rattlers in team scoring.
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