📍KINGSTON, JAMAICA — MAY 22, 2025

Jamaican middle-distance runner Rivaldo Marshall, representing the University of Arkansas, was disqualified from the men’s 800m at the NCAA West Regionals on Wednesday after a protest was upheld, citing a violation of World Athletics Rule 15.5-3a for impeding other athletes.

🎯 HIGHLIGHTS:

• ❌ Rivaldo Marshall disqualified after initially qualifying for 800m quarterfinals.

• 📜 Rule 15.5-3a refers to obstruction or interference with fellow competitors.

• 🇯🇲 Three other Jamaicans advanced in the 800m quarterfinals:
  🔹 Kimar Farquharson (Texas A&M) — 1:47.83
  🔹 Dugion Blackman (Iowa State) — 1:48.06
  🔹 Tyrice Taylor (Arkansas) — 1:48.20

• 🧠 All eyes now shift to the top 12 qualifiers who will advance to the NCAA National Championships at Hayward Field, Oregon.

🚧 MORE JAMAICAN ACTION AT REGIONALS

• 🟢 Jerome Campbell (Northern Colorado) clocked 13.40s in the 110m hurdles — 4th fastest overall.

• 🟢 Demario Prince (Baylor) came in 8th with a time of 13.48s.

• 🟢 Travis Williams (USC) finished 8th overall in 100m in 10.30s (-0.6 m/s).

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