Smith and Hatcher Set New Records as CPP Shines at MLK Invitational
By: Delanie Gearing, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The Cal Poly Pomona Women's Indoor Track team kicked off 2025 with a strong performance at the MLK Invitational, highlighted by two record-breaking efforts. Neshara Smith set a new school record in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.68 seconds, while Arissa Hatcher claimed the 600-meter record with a 1:37.26 finish. Additionally, nine athletes made their way into the program's top 10 all-time lists.Meet Results:
60 Meter Dash
- Samira Stevenson: 7.81 CPP TOP 10
- Trinity Moseby: 7.93
- Ta'Ahjah Fann: 7.95
60 Meter Hurdles
- Neshara Smith: 8.68 SCHOOL RECORD NCAA PROVO
- Tianna Jardstrom: 9.55
200 Meter
- Jessica James: 24.97 CPP TOP 10
- Samira Stevenson: 25.52 CPP TOP 10
- Ta'Ahjah Fann: 26.62
400 Meter
- Jessica James: 57.66 CPP TOP 10
- Tianna Jardstrom: 57.78
- Trinity Moseby: 1:01.08
600 Meter
- Arissa Hatcher: 1:37.26 SCHOOL RECORD
800 Meter
- Galilea Jimenez: 2:24.07 CPP TOP 10
1 Mile
- Jade Kingston: 5:21.86 CPP TOP 10
4x400 Meter Relay
- Tianna Jardstrom, Arissa Hatcher, Trinity Moseby, Jessica James: 3:52.48 CPP TOP 10
Long Jump
- Neshara Smith: 5.33 meters CPP TOP 10
High Jump
- Sarah Lindenthal: 1.60 meters
- Katie Shadrick: 1.50 meters CPP TOP 10
Pole Vault
- Isabelle Carreon: 3.52 meters
Up Next:
The Broncos head to Indianapolis, IN for the Midwest Classic on January 31st-February 1st.
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