Posted: Apr 11, 2026

Andrew Smith sets qualifier in 1,500 meters, Elizabeth Ugwu earns personal-best in Shot Put

Freshman Andrew Smith (Tanque Verde HS) set an NJCAA national qualifying time in the 1,500 meter race (3:55.69) while fellow freshman Elizabeth Ugwu (Sahuaro HS) improved on her qualifier in the Shot Put (13.52 meters, 44-4.25) and moved to No. 3 on the Pima school all-time list. Photos by Ethan Tees and Raymond Suarez

The Pima Community College men's and women's track & field teams competed in their final regular season meet on Saturday at the GCC Outdoor Invitational at Glendale Community College.

In men's competition, freshman Andrew Smith (Tanque Verde HS) earned an NJCAA national qualifier in the 1,500-meter race after he took first place with a personal-best time of 3 minutes, 55.69 seconds.
In women's competition, freshman Elizabeth Ugwu (Sahuaro HS) improved on her national qualifying mark in the Shot Put. She took second place with a throw of 13.52 meters (44-feet, 4.25-inches). She moved to third on the Pima Outdoor all-time list. It was the second straight week she earned a PR in the Shot Put as her previous best was set at 13.37 meters (43-10.50).

The Aztecs will compete at the Region I Multi's & 10K Championships on Monday and Tuesday, April 20-21 at Mesa Community College.

See complete results of the GCC Outdoor Invitational on WingFootFinish