WATCH: Here’s what FSU’s Micahi Danzy said about competing in nationals
FSU’s Micahi Danzy will be traveling to his first NCAA track and field championship in Eugene. Here’s how he’s preparing for the nationals.
Florida State freshman track star Micahi Danzy will miss the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship due to a minor injury.Danzy, the top-ranked 400-meter sprinter, suffered the injury during training.
Micahi Danzy’s championship debut was over before it started.
On Thursday, Florida State track and field confirmed that the freshman speedster suffered a minor injury while training and will not compete for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field championship.
“Micahi Danzy experienced a minor injury during training earlier this week that will prevent him from competing at the NCAA Outdoor Championships,” FSU’s spokesperson stated on the team’s X page. “The time of this is unfortunate, but Micahi has a bright future ahead of him.”
Going into nationals, Danzy was the top-ranked sprinter in the 400 meters with the fastest time of 44.38, which is the No. 22 fastest time in collegiate sport history, No. 7 U20 all-time, and No. 9 in the world this year. Danzy was also part of the 4×400 relay team, which has been battling injuries.
Danzy has been a dual-sport athlete all season. He played running back for FSU football last season and switched to wide receiver earlier in the spring.
How to watch NCAA Outdoor Track and ChampionshipDate: June 12-14Time: 1:30 p.m.Where: Eugene, OregonTV: All ESPN networks
Peter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at PHolland@Gannett.com or on X @_Da_pistol.