PORTLAND – Coppin State University graduate
Christina Epps won the women's triple jump event at the 2016 USATF Indoor Track & Field Championships on Friday, March 11
th at the Portland Convention Center. She will represent USA in the upcoming world championships.
Epps best mark at the national championships measured at 14.05m (46-1¼), thrashing the runner-up by 39 meters. "Oregon has been good to me these past two years," Christina shared. "But God has been even better, without his favor and continual blessings in my life conquering the feats would be that much more difficult. So I am truly grateful to him an to all the support I receive from all my family, friends and loved ones. Can't wait for what God has in store for me next. Worlds here I come," Epps continued.
Last summer Epps recorded a personal-best mark of 14.09 meters jumping in the IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China. Epps attended Coppin State University from 2010-2014 and is the current triple-jump record holder at her alma mater.
Epps is guided by her former collegiate coach, Interim Athletic Director of Coppin State University
Alecia Shields-Gadson. "It's a great day to be an Eagle! We started the day with a win in basketball and ended the day with a national champion," Shields-Gadson said.
For more information on Coppin State University track & field, please visit
www.coppinstatesports.com.
