University of Northern Colorado Athletics
UNC Lands Caribbean Hurdle Power Duo
6/5/2025 12:19:00 PM | Men's Outdoor Track & Field
Bears Sign Two of the Fastest Junior Hurdlers in the Region
GREELEY, Colo. – The University of Northern Colorado Track & Field program is making its intentions clear: hurdling excellence is not just a goal—it's the standard.
UNC has officially signed two of the Caribbean's most elite junior hurdlers in Daniel Beckford and Rayvon Walkin. Beckford, the 2024 Jamaican national high school champion from the renowned Jamaica College, and Walkin, the Turks and Caicos national record holder and former decathlete from Kingston College, form a dynamic duo that solidifies UNC's growing status as a global destination for elite hurdlers.
"This isn't just recruiting—it's a seismic shift," said Director of Track & Field Wayne Angel. "With Jerome Campbell already setting the NCAA on fire, bringing in Beckford and Walkin is like adding jet fuel to a rocket. We're not here to participate; we're here to win championships. Northern Colorado is now a home for world-class hurdlers."
Beckford, widely considered one of the top junior hurdlers in the world, captured the 2024 110-meter hurdles title at the prestigious Boys and Girls Championships in Kingston—arguably the most competitive high school meet in the Caribbean. He defeated elite competitors including Daniel Clarke and Shaquane Gordon, clocking a personal-best 13.25 seconds. He chose UNC over powerhouse programs like Georgia, Tennessee, and Baylor.
"I came to UNC because I saw the vision—not just for me, but for the legacy we're building," Beckford said. "Jerome's doing big things, and I want to be the next great one."
Walkin, a standout from Kingston College, brings versatility to the program with a personal-best 13.54 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles. Representing Turks and Caicos, he holds the national junior record and adds scoring potential in jumps and relays as well.
"I've always seen myself as more than a hurdler," Walkin said. "But now I get to join a squad where the hurdles are elite. With Coach Angel, Daniel, and the rest of the group at UNC, this is the best place to take my skills to the next level."
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For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the cross country and track and field teams on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsTFXC), and Instagram (@UNC_BearsXCTF).
UNC has officially signed two of the Caribbean's most elite junior hurdlers in Daniel Beckford and Rayvon Walkin. Beckford, the 2024 Jamaican national high school champion from the renowned Jamaica College, and Walkin, the Turks and Caicos national record holder and former decathlete from Kingston College, form a dynamic duo that solidifies UNC's growing status as a global destination for elite hurdlers.
"This isn't just recruiting—it's a seismic shift," said Director of Track & Field Wayne Angel. "With Jerome Campbell already setting the NCAA on fire, bringing in Beckford and Walkin is like adding jet fuel to a rocket. We're not here to participate; we're here to win championships. Northern Colorado is now a home for world-class hurdlers."
Beckford, widely considered one of the top junior hurdlers in the world, captured the 2024 110-meter hurdles title at the prestigious Boys and Girls Championships in Kingston—arguably the most competitive high school meet in the Caribbean. He defeated elite competitors including Daniel Clarke and Shaquane Gordon, clocking a personal-best 13.25 seconds. He chose UNC over powerhouse programs like Georgia, Tennessee, and Baylor.
"I came to UNC because I saw the vision—not just for me, but for the legacy we're building," Beckford said. "Jerome's doing big things, and I want to be the next great one."
Walkin, a standout from Kingston College, brings versatility to the program with a personal-best 13.54 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles. Representing Turks and Caicos, he holds the national junior record and adds scoring potential in jumps and relays as well.
"I've always seen myself as more than a hurdler," Walkin said. "But now I get to join a squad where the hurdles are elite. With Coach Angel, Daniel, and the rest of the group at UNC, this is the best place to take my skills to the next level."
FOLLOW THE BEARS
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the cross country and track and field teams on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsTFXC), and Instagram (@UNC_BearsXCTF).
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