Fullerton Wins 400-Meter Hurdles to Close Georgia Tech Invitational

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Fullerton Wins 400-Meter Hurdles to Close Georgia Tech Invitational

4/18/2026 4:43:00 PM | Track & Field/Cross Country

ATLANTA – Javel Fullerton claimed the title in 400-meter hurdles to close out the Golden Eagles' two days at the Georgia Tech Invitational on Saturday in Atlanta.

Along with Fullerton, Tyler Nichols added a runner-up finish in the high jump, clearing 2.15 meters, while Valentino Rudolph placed seventh in the 200 meters (21.08). Saxon Brown rounded out the top finishes with an eighth-place mark in the 800 meters (1:51.26).

On the women's side, Alana Simon paced the field events with a third-place finish in the high jump (1.75m). Addison McLaurin added a sixth-place showing in the 200 meters (24.01), while Emme Bates recorded a sixth-place finish in the 800 meters with a time of 2:10.23.

Top 8 Finishes - Finals
Women

200m | 6th – Addison McLaurin (24.01)

800m | 6th – Emme Bates (2:10.23)

High Jump | 3rd – Alana Simon (1.75m)

Men

200m | 7th – Valentino Rudolph (21.08)

400m Hurdles | 1st – Javel Fullerton (50.74)

800m | 8th – Saxon Brown (1:51.26)

High Jump | 2nd – Tyler Nichols (2.15m)

The Golden Eagles will compete at the Samford Invitational on Friday, April 24th in Birmingham, Alabama.

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