Four Lady Rattler track athletes named All-Americans

From left: Ashley Ivey, Jasmine Smith, asst. coach Tiffiny Morrow, head coach Darlene Moore, Dynasty Jones and Nakia Linson.

The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its NCAA Division I All-Americans. The four members of the Lady Rattler 4x100m squad made the second team: Ashley Ivey, Jasmine Smith, Dynasty Jones, and Nakia Linson.

At the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 4x100m championship meet, the Lady Rattlers placed 12th in the country. They picked up additional bragging rights by edging out their conference rivals on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) squad. UMES narrowly defeated FAMU for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) 4x100m crown.

Linson, a junior sprinter from Tucker, Ga., also made second team All-American in the 200m dash. She additionally received an honorable mention for her performance in the 100m dash. Linson is the reigning MEAC champion in that event.

Head Coach Darlene Moore will return with very experienced team next season. Jones is the only student scheduled to graduate. 

“This is my first time making it to the big dance during my four year career at FAMU.  It was very fulfilling for me career-wise,” Moore said. “Although my main objective is to win a MEAC Championship as well, it is always a tremendous feat for your athletes to go to the NCAA and compete on the national stage…It was really a wonderful track experience for all of us and we’re looking forward to making it back next year.”