Lady Vols set records at 2026 Tennessee Invite

Two Tennessee women's track and field athletes set program records on Friday, the first day of the 2026 Tennessee Invite at Tom Black Track. Cedricka Williams had a record throw in women's discus, while Hannah Grace set a new program mark in the pole vault. Williams broke a program record with an effort of 60.

57 meters (198-8) on her second attempt. She broke the previous mark set in 1977 by one centimeter and was held by Jane Haist. Williams' mark ranks second on the 2026 outdoor list.

Grace had an effort of 4. 52 meters (14-10) in the pole vault, breaking her own record set at the Florida Relays. She has the top mark in the SEC and her effort also ranks third in the nation this season.

Endia Smith won the triple jump with a leap of 12. 57 meters (41-3). Skye Tolbert and Kendall Ford also recorded personal records in the women's pole vault.