Georgia WR Arian Smith qualifies for NCAA track and field championships with blazing 100m time
Arian Smith participated in just his second college track meet on Friday. Despite his lack of experience, the Georgia wide receiver qualified for the NCAA championships.
Smith turned in a blazing 10.10 in the 100 meters, automatically qualifying him for NCAA championships.
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In just his second collegiate meet, Arian Smith clocks a 10.10 to automatically qualify for the #NCAATF Championships in the 100m.#GoDawgs | #FindYourGreatness pic.twitter.com/SlDJiCgrC9
— Georgia Track&Field (@UGATrack) May 28, 2021
Smith also qualifies for the 4×100 relay with Elija Goodwin, Delano Dunkley and Matthew Boiling. They posted a 38.57, beating a former UGA school record.
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Arian Smith, Elija Godwin, Delano Dunkley & Matthew Boling ALL earn their first crack at the #NCAATF Outdoor Championships by leaving their former #UGA 4x100m relay record far behind with a 38.57.#GoDawgs | #FindYourGreatness pic.twitter.com/mMpg2RMNah
— Georgia Track&Field (@UGATrack) May 28, 2021
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🎟 punched in fine fashion…#GoDawgs | #FindYourGreatness pic.twitter.com/1bjKqeZXCu
— Georgia Track&Field (@UGATrack) May 28, 2021
Smith made his college track debut two weeks ago in the SEC championships, finishing eighth in the 100m.
On the gridiron, Smith appeared in the last four games, making 2 catches for 86 yards and a touchdown. With the speed he’s showing on the track, Smith is probably in for more touches this fall as he should have a better understanding of the playbook.
Out of Lakeland (Florida), Smith was a 4-star recruit, rated the No. 9 wide receiver and No. 58 prospect overall nationally in the class of 2020 on the 247Sports Composite.
