The junior from The Gambia, who represented her nation at the 2024 Paris Olympics, unleashed a blistering time of 1:24.19—smashing the previous collegiate record of 1:25.16 set by Britton Wilson (Arkansas) in 2023. This incredible mark not only claims the new NCAA standard but also underscores Jallow-Lockhart's rapid rise as one of the most exciting middle-distance talents in collegiate athletics.
The race at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville was electric from the gun. Jallow-Lockhart, known for her relentless pacing and strong finishing kick, surged ahead in a loaded invitational field that included professional and Olympic-level competitors. Her splits reflected perfect execution: a controlled early pace building into an ferocious final 200m that left rivals trailing.
This breakthrough builds on her already impressive resume. Just last year at the same meet, she posted a then-career-best 1:26.52 (which ranked third all-time collegiately at the time), and she's consistently delivered for the Razorbacks in relays and the 800m. As a Paris Olympian, Jallow-Lockhart has now added a Gambian national record to her collection with this historic run, proving her indoor form is peaking at the perfect moment ahead of the SEC and NCAA Indoor Championships.
Arkansas head coach has long praised her work ethic and versatility—capable of anchoring 4x400m relays with sub-52 splits while dominating middle distances. This record-breaking effort cements her as a legitimate contender for national titles and potentially All-American honors once again.
For Nigerian and African track enthusiasts, Jallow-Lockhart's success is extra inspiring—a West African talent thriving at one of the premier collegiate programs in the U.S., showing the world what dedication and talent can achieve on the global stage.
Track purists are already calling this one of the standout moments of the indoor season so far. With the collegiate record now hers, the question isn't if she'll go faster—it's how much faster can she push the boundaries?
Congratulations to Sanu Jallow-Lockhart on this monumental achievement! The Gambia and Arkansas Razorbacks have a superstar on their hands. What's next for this record-breaker? The indoor campaign is just heating up...