Arkansas is a track and field school. The Razorbacks are one of the nation’s best in the endeavor and have been for decades.
Current Hogs triple-jumper Jaydon Hibbert headlines a group that also includes 12 other current Razorbacks. Other than Hibbert, Arkansas senior Ayden Owens-Delerme likely has the best chance at a medal. He finished fourth last year in the games in the heptathalon.
Two of the largest track-and-field coverage web sites tab Hibbert at the No. 2 favorite in his event. Hugues Fabrice Zango, who will compete for Burkina Faso, is predicted to win the event.
Overall, eight different nations are represented by Hogs. Eleven are from the United States, eight from Jamaica, two from Great Britain and one apiece from Bahamas, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Slovenia and South Africa.
Perhaps the most intriguing event for Arkansas fans is women’s pole vault. Former Hogs Sandi Morris is the reigning silver medalist, an prize she’s won three times at the championships, and fellow former Razorbacks athlete Tina Sutej will be competing in the event for the sixth time at the World Championships.
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