North Carolina State University Athletics
Wolfpack Wraps Up Final Day of Raleigh Relays
3/28/2026 8:09:00 PM | Track
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Wolfpack closed out Raleigh Relays with a strong final day, highlighted by podium finishes, personal and season bests and all-time program marks.
On the track, Xavier Branker and James Coleman led a dominant 1-2 finish in the men's 400m hurdles as Branker won in 50.23, and Coleman followed with a personal-best 50.23.
The men's 4x400m relay capped the day in style as Coleman, Branker, Christian Parker and Elijah Dawes took first place in 3:08.00, moving to No. 7 all-time at NC State. On the women's side, the 4x400m relay placed fifth in 3:41.66, ranking No. 3 all-time in program history.
In the field, Tyson Adams secured first in the men's long jump with a mark of 7.54m.
Throughout all three days, NC State track & field had eight podium finishes, seven season-best marks, 21 personal-best marks and five all-time program marks.
RESULTS
WOMEN'S 5000m
- Bethany Michalak - 15:44.46 (7th)
- Hannah Gapes - 15:48.62 (8th) *PERSONAL BEST
- Daniela Scheffler (unattached) - 16:06.10 (24th)
- Caroline Murrell - 16:45.53 (61st)
- Chandler Welsh - 16:51.23 (71st)
MEN'S 200m
- Kyron Parker - 21.49 (29th)
- Alexander Nunley - 21.54 (33rd)
- Brandon Harris - 21.95 (60th)
WOMEN'S 800m
- Angelina Napoleon - 2:08.56 (22nd)
- Molly Canon - 2:15.90 (137th)
- Kyra Durham - 2:18.94 (170th)
- Madison Moraja - 2:22.29 (177th)
MEN'S 800m
- Elliott McArthur - 1:51.37 (31st)
- Ryan Motondo - 1:55.10 (154th)
WOMEN'S 400m HURDLES
- Sadie Featherstone - 1:07.50 (57th) *PERSONAL BEST
MEN'S 400m HURDLES
- Xavier Branker - 50.23 (1st)
- James Coleman - 50.38 (2nd) *PERSONAL BEST
- Rance Springs - 53.70 (15th) *PERSONAL BEST
WOMEN'S LONG JUMP
- Mariama Hunt - 5.61m / 18' 5 (18th)
MEN'S LONG JUMP
- Tyson Adams - 7.54m / 24' 9 (1st)
- David Coles - 6.99m / 22' 11.25 (9th) *SEASON BEST
- Ryan John - 6.80m / 22' 3.75 (24th)
- Chase Farlow - 6.61m / 21' 8.25 (33rd) *PERSONAL BEST
- Ryan Farness - 6.60m / 21' 8 (36th)
- Jack Owen - 6.31m / 20' 8.50 (49th)
WOMEN'S HAMMER THROW
- Natalie Griffith - 49.03m / 160' 10 (28th) *PERSONAL BEST
MEN'S HAMMER THROW
- Tony Taylor II - 52.69m / 172' 10 (28th) *SEASON BEST
MEN'S 4x100m
- David Coles, Tyson Adams, Ryan John, Ryan Farness - 41.74 (16th)
WOMEN'S 4x400m
- Molly Canon, Shaune Ingraham, Kyra Durham, Alexis Mayhew - 3:41.66 (5th) (No. 3 all-time at NC State)
MEN'S 4x400
- James Coleman, Xavier Branker, Christian Parker, Elijah Dawes - 3:08.00 (1st) (No. 7 all-time at NC State)
UP NEXT
The Wolfpack will have a weekend off from competing and pick up the season down the road at the Duke Invitational, April 9-11.
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