April 25, 2008

PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Winston-Salem State Rams relay teams took the track at the 2008 Penn Relays. Both the Rams 4x200m relay and the Rams 4x400m relay teams took the track with a pair of great finishes in the prestigious event. The Rams ran against some of the top competition in the country, running head-to-head against some of the best teams on the east coast.

The Rams placed sixth in their heat in the men's 4x400m relay in a time of 3:16.57. The Rams ran head-to-head against teams from Duke, Norfolk State, and East Carolina, among others. The Rams 4x200m relay team took part in the event, placing sixth in their heat in a time of 1:28.34. The Rams found themselves up against some top notch competition running head-to-head against teams from Liberty, the University of Florida, and the University of Delaware.

For more information on the Penn Relays, log on to www.ThePennRelays.com. For more information on Rams track & field, log on to www.WSSURams.com or contact the Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletic Media Relations at (336) 750-2909.