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Gamecocks Conclude Opening Day of Carolina Classic
South Carolina Track & Field team records four wins on first day of home event
Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:15pm
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The South Carolina Track & Field team competed in the opening day of the Carolina Classic in Columbia, recording four wins across the women's and men's events. The women's team saw Teresa Cherotich, Emma Torbert and Anya Arroyo finish 1-2-3 in the 3000m, while Tristen Harris and JaMeesia Ford went 1-2 in the 60m dash. On the men's side, Ricky Circelli, Knox Eaton and Kaleb Burroughs swept the top three spots in the 800m, and Khaliq Muhammad won the pole vault.
Why it matters
The Carolina Classic is an important home event for the Gamecocks, allowing them to compete in front of their fans and continue building momentum ahead of the postseason. Strong performances across multiple events demonstrate the depth and talent of the South Carolina track and field program.
The details
In the women's 3000m, Teresa Cherotich claimed the win with a time of 9:31.27, while teammates Emma Torbert and Anya Arroyo finished second and third with personal best times. Tristen Harris won the women's 60m dash with a personal best of 7.29, the ninth fastest time in program history, followed by JaMeesia Ford in second. On the men's side, Ricky Circelli, Knox Eaton and Kaleb Burroughs swept the top three spots in the 800m, all recording personal best times. Khaliq Muhammad won the pole vault with a clearance of 5.25m (17-2.75), just shy of his season best.
- The Carolina Classic took place on February 6, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina.
The players
Teresa Cherotich
A member of the South Carolina women's track and field team who won the 3000m event.
Emma Torbert
A member of the South Carolina women's track and field team who finished second in the 3000m event, setting a personal best time.
Anya Arroyo
A member of the South Carolina women's track and field team who finished third in the 3000m event, setting a personal best time.
Tristen Harris
A member of the South Carolina women's track and field team who won the 60m dash with a personal best time of 7.29, the ninth fastest in program history.
Khaliq Muhammad
A member of the South Carolina men's track and field team who won the pole vault event with a clearance of 5.25m (17-2.75).
What’s next
The Gamecocks will host the second and final day of the Carolina Classic on February 7, 2026, with competition beginning at 11 a.m. and concluding at 2:45 p.m. with the men's 4x400m relay.
The takeaway
The strong performances across multiple events on the opening day of the Carolina Classic demonstrate the depth and talent of the South Carolina track and field program, as they continue to build momentum heading into the postseason.
