Track & Field (M)
Robert Black

Explosive Quartet Commits To Legendary Squad

November 21, 2016

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Fayetteville, known to locals and track enthusiasts as the ‘Track Capital of the World,’ is home to 11 NCAA cross country titles, 20 NCAA indoor titles and 10 NCAA outdoor titles courtesy of the legendary Razorback men’s track and field team.

Built initially on distance in the early ‘70s by Hall of Fame coach John McDonnell, the Arkansas dynasty came to be with the growth of its sprints and jumps events, allowing it to reach renown as the most formidable and complete program in nation.

Current head coach Chris Bucknam, as well as assistant coaches Doug Case and Travis Geopfert, hold that regard high and have consistently recruited and developed dynamic talent, maintaining Arkansas’ stature as perennial national title contenders in every season.

The 2016-17 early signing period produced four exceptional recruits for the esteemed staff, gifted with raw speed and agility, including Laquan Nairn, Jah-Nhai Perinchief, Britt Sease and Keitavious Walter, all eager to join and contribute to Arkansas’ tradition of excellence.

Welcome To The Track Capital

Laquan Nairn, Jumps | Nassau, Bahamas / South Plains CC
Personal Bests: Long Jump (24’11.75” / 7.61m), High Jump (7’1” / 2.16m), Triple Jump (49’8.25” / 15.14m)
• 2015 Pan-American Junior Championships Long Jump Runner-Up
• Also placed seventh in the high jump
• Third at Bahamas National Championships Long Jump in 2015 and 2014
• 2014 Central America and Caribbean Junior Championships Long Jump Champion
• 2014 World Junior Championship Qualifier in the Long Jump
• 2013 Bahamas Junior Champion in the High Jump and Long Jump
• Fifth at 2013 IAAF World Youth Championships High Jump, also competed in the long jump
• 2014 Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) National Junior Male Athlete of the Year

Coach Geopfert on Laquan:
“Laquan is one of the most motivated young men I’ve ever met. He brings tremendous talent to us in all three jumps. That talent, along with his great attitude and effort, will make him a force to be reckoned with on all levels. It’s going to be a lot of fun for Razorback fans to watch him and Jah-Nhai carry on our rich tradition as Razorback jumpers!”

Jah-Nhai Perinchief, Jumps | Warwick, Bermuda / Iowa Central CC
Personal Bests: High Jump (7’5” / 2.26m); Triple Jump (52’8.75” / 16.07m); Long Jump (24’10.5” / 7.58m)
• Two-time National Junior College Champion
• 2016 Indoor National Junior College High Jump Champion (2.15m)
• 2016 Outdoor National Junior College Triple Jump Champion (16.07m / 52’8.75”
• Five-time National Junior College All-American (High Jump, Long Jump and Triple Jump)
• 2016 Indoors: High Jump (1st), Triple Jump (4th)
• 2016 Outdoors: Triple Jump (1st), Long Jump (3rd), High Jump (3rd)
• Helped lead his team to 2016 Junior College Indoor National Championship
• Set Bermuda’s 35-year old national junior record when he jumped 7’5” (2.26m) at Wichita State KT Woodman Classic in 2016
• Seventh in high jump at IAAF World U20 Championships in 2016
• Eighth at World Youth Olympic Games High Jump in 2014 – Bermuda’s flag bearer during closing ceremonies

Coach Geopfert on Jah-Nhai:
“Jah-Nhai is one of the best young jumpers in the world. He’s already proven himself in the high jump and has just scratched the surface in the triple jump and long jump. He’s a very competitive young man that’s excited to help us build on our Razorback tradition. We couldn’t be more excited that he has chosen to join us as a Razorback.”

Britt Sease, Sprints | Springdale, Ark. / The American School in Japan (Tokyo)
Personal Bests: 400 meters (47.55), 800 meters (1:53.66)
• 2016 Asia Far East Champion in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m, also placed 4th in 200m
• 2016 Arkansas USATF State 400m and 800m Champion
• 2016 USATF Regional 400m and 800m Champion
• 2016 USATF All-American in 400m (6th place)
• Asia Far East Record Holder, 800m and 4x400m

Coach Case on Britt:
“Britt has a lot of talent and a lot of room for growth. He’s versatile and strong and will be able to contribute to our team in many ways. We are looking forward to him being a Razorback.”

Keitavious Walter, Sprints | Ruston, La. / Hinds CC
Personal Bests: 60 meters (6.59), 100 meters (10.21 / 10.15w), 200 meters (20.57)
• National Junior College 60m Indoor Champion 2016
• Four-time National Junior College All-American (100m, 200m, 4x100m, 60m)
• 2016 Indoors: 60m (1st)
• 2016 Outdoors: 100m (4th), 200m (6th), 4x100m (2nd)
• Helped team to a third-place team finish at Outdoor National Junior College Championship
• 2015 Louisiana 5A State Champion in the 100 meters outdoors and 60 meters indoors

Coach Case on Keitavious:
“Keitavious brings big time experience to a big time program. He’s going to fit right into our program and have an immediate impact on winning championships. I’m really looking forward to coaching him.”

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