CLEMSON, S.C. — Georgia freshman Jonathan Simms announced his arrival to collegiate track and field Saturday (10), winning the men’s 400-meter dash at the Clemson Invitational with a facility record and personal best time of 44.62 seconds at the Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex.
The 19-year-old’s performance not only captured the event title in his first college meet but also claimed the 2026 world lead and ranks as the fourth-fastest 400-meter dash indoors in world history. He moved ahead of the likes of American legend Michael Johnson, as well as world and Olympic champions Kirani James and LaShawn Merritt.
Simms’ mark also sits second in Georgia Bulldogs indoor history, trailing only former NCAA champion Christopher Morales-Williams. The time demolished the previous facility record of 45.00 seconds, set by former USC sprinter Michael Norman in 2018.
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The Bulldogs swept the podium in the men’s 400-meter dash. Simms defeated teammate London Costen, who finished second with a personal best of 46.77, while Mohamed Adoini won the second section and placed third overall with a personal best of 47.17.
Georgia’s dominance continued in the women’s 400-meter dash. Graduate transfer Vimbayi Maisvorewa captured the event with a 52.44 finish, now leading the NCAA and ranking fifth in Georgia’s indoor record book. Teammate Chloe Fair finished second in 53.18.
Senior Dejanea Oakley delivered a career-best performance in the women’s 300-meter dash, winning with a time of 35.94 — the third-best collegiate performance in event history. Freshman Sidi Njie matched the impressive debuts, claiming the men’s 300-meter title with a 32.10 clocking in his first collegiate race, the second-fastest time in collegiate history.
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