Virginia Union University freshman Antonio Smith has qualified for the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Nationals. Smith will compete Friday, March 14, at Fall Creek Pavilion in Indianapolis.

VUU Head Track & Field Coach Franck Charles expressed his pride in Smith’s achievement. “I am incredibly proud of Antonio,” Charles said. “This young man has worked tirelessly to reach the national stage.”

Smith now holds the school record in the 60m hurdles and is heading to nationals, marking an impressive milestone in his freshman year. Smith is currently ranked 17th in all of Division II and now has the opportunity to compete on a bigger stage. He hopes to make history once again by bringing home the title and becoming an All-American.

The last time VUU had a 60m hurdler qualify for nationals was in 2010, with Melvin Edison. Smith is one of only two freshmen to make the national list for 2025.