FAYETTEVILLE - The Arkansas Qualifier at the Randal Tyson Track Center was a stage for record-breaking performances, as the Razorbacks rewrote the history books in the 800m and the distance medley relay.
Rivaldo Marshall delivered a standout performance, shattering a 25-year-old UA record in the 800m with a time of 1:45.62. This not only set a new meet record but also eclipsed the Jamaican national record of 1:46.10. Marshall's achievement surpassed the previous school record held by Dirk Heinze since 2001.
Marshall’s feat was remarkable, making him the first Jamaican to run under 1:46 indoors, surpassing the record set by Navasky Anderson just a day earlier in France. Last weekend, Arkansas teammate Tyrice Taylor had initially broken the Jamaican record with a 1:46.11 run, with Marshall close behind at 1:46.30.
In the Arkansas Qualifier, Marshall outpaced Oregon’s Matthew Erickson, who clocked in at 1:45.93, and James Harding at 1:46.44. Erickson is no stranger to success, having claimed the 2025 NCAA Indoor title.
The distance medley relay was another highlight, with Washington taking the win in 9:17.03. Arkansas alum Reuben Reina, Jr. anchored with a blistering 3:52.16 for the 1,600m leg. This performance ranks as the sixth-fastest on the all-time collegiate list for a 200m banked track.
Arkansas wasn't far behind, smashing their own school record by four seconds with a time of 9:17.30, securing a spot equal to No. 6 on the collegiate all-time list. Iowa State finished third at 9:26.13, while Oregon and Oklahoma State faced disqualifications due to interference and a relay exchange violation, respectively.
The Razorbacks' relay team featured Owan Logorodi (2:52.61), Jordan Pierre (45.98), Taylor (1:46.00), and Brian Masai (3:52.71). Their previous record of 9:21.26 was set at this meet just last year.
Adding to the excitement, newcomer Karabo Letebele from South Africa made an impressive debut by winning the 60m in 6.55 seconds, setting a new meet record and moving to No. 3 on the UA all-time list. He trails only Jordan Anthony and teammate Jelani Watkins. Letebele's previous best indoors was 6.59, but he has clocked 6.53 outdoors at altitude.
In the high jump, Scottie Vines cleared 7-1 (2.16) and made three attempts at the meet record of 7-3.25 (2.22).
Dapriest Hogans claimed victory in the 200m with a time of 20.63, earning a spot at No. 8 on the UA all-time list. Jamarion Stubbs followed in fourth with 21.15.
Alum TJ Tomlyanovich took the 400m in 46.10, with Razorbacks Zander Cruzan and Zaire Nuriddin finishing second and third at 46.30 and 46.69, respectively. Julien Carter won another section of the 800m in 1:48.89, while Josh Rammage placed fourth at 1:50.11.
The Arkansas Qualifier was a showcase of talent and determination, with records falling and new benchmarks set. The Razorbacks proved they are a force to be reckoned with, both on the track and in the record books.