Jared Baldwin, a senior computer engineering major from Greensboro, NC placed first in the triple jump at the University of South Carolina Weems Baskin Invitational on March 16-17 earning him the MEAC field event athlete of the week.

Jared Baldwin, a senior computer engineering major from Greensboro, NC placed first in the triple jump at the University of South Carolina Weems Baskin Invitational on March 16-17 earning him the MEAC field event athlete of the week.

Baldwin has been running track and field since high school and this was his first MEAC award since being here at A&T.

“I was surprised because I didn’t expect to receive an award and it wasn’t my best performance either,” said Baldwin. “I am honored though to receive the recognition.”

Even though it’s Baldwin’s senior year, he does plan on making a bigger name in track.

“My goal for the rest of my track career here at A&T is to qualify for the NCAA track, outdoor championships and U.S. Olympics. This award is only a stepping stone to my career.”

Although track is a love, he does not plan on running after graduation. Baldwin’s focus can be found on engineering and while participating in some meets. With the support of the other 50 footers, Kennan Smith, Kendrick Smith and Michael Brown, Baldwin knows that his team can go far.

“Jump squad is over looked and we may be the only group possibly able to produce 4 fifty footers in triple jump. I know that we will do amazing things.”

“I am extremely happy for Jared and Jenea, they have both been working very hard this season and their early season performances are indicative of such,” said interim director of track and field programs James Daniels in a press release.

Junior Jenea McCammon was also honored by the conference as the Track and Field athlete of the week.

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• Necole Jackson, Register Reporter