(Tucson, AZ) The Pima Community College men’s and women’s track & field teams opened the 2026 Outdoor Season on Friday and Saturday at the Paradise Valley CC Multi’s and Invitational.
Sophomore Tyra Christean took first place and set an NJCAA national qualifying standard in the 400-meter hurdles as she crossed the finish line with a time of 1:04.08.
Freshman Tyra Starkey (Casteel HS) claimed fourth place in the Pole Vault with a mark of 3.16 meters (10-feet, 4.25-inches). She had already set an Outdoor national qualifier in the Pole Vault during eh Indoor Season. Her personal record is 3.25 meters (10-8).
In men’s competition, freshman Nicholas Horrocks (Mountain View HS) earned a national qualifying mark in the Javelin as he produced a throw of 56.15 meters (184-feet, 2-inches) on his fifth attempt.
The Aztecs have 17 athletes that have set national qualifiers in 16 events for the Outdoor National Championships.
The Aztecs will compete at the Carvel Jackson Memorial Track & Field Showcase on Saturday held at Mesa Community College. The first events begin at 9:00 a.m.
See complete results of the Paradise Valley CC Mult’s and Outdoor Invitational:
https://results.wingfootfinish.com/meets/63461
Press Release courtesy of Pima Aztec Athletics- Raymond Suarez
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