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Women's Track Bring Home All American Honors From the NAIA National Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Women's Track Bring Home All American Honors From the NAIA National Outdoor Track and Field Championships
June 6, 2024

Marian, IN - Kevell Byrd made a remarkable impact at the 2024 NAIA Outdoor track and field championships by breaking the school record in both the 200m and 400m events. Byrd's impressive times of 23.56 in the 200m and 54.34 in the 400m earned her the title of All-American for the first time outdoors in the event.

In a show of incredible skill and determination, Tori Burton achieved a personal best time of 24.46 in the 200m race at the championships. Her outstanding performance showcased her talent and dedication to her craft.

Tanijal Matthews also delivered a standout performance by running her lifetime best time of 24.68 in the 200m event. Her remarkable achievement demonstrated her commitment to improving and pushing her limits on the track.

Ta'nyia Flowers put forth a stellar effort in the 200m race, achieving her personal best time of 24.71 at the championships. Flowers' strong performance exemplified her skill and determination as a competitor.

Desire Robinson showcased her competitive spirit and talent by finishing 16th in the 400m hurdles event at the championships. Despite being ranked #30 coming in the event, Robinson surpassed expectations and demonstrated her resilience on the track.

Matthews, Smith, Byrd, and Amari Sambolah finished 12th in the 4x4 relay with a time of 3:51.73, which is a season best for the team. Despite not making it to the podium, their hard work and dedication showed in their performance on the track.

The women's 4x1 team, consisting of Tori Burton, Kevell Byrd, Ta'nijal Matthews, and Ta'nyia Flowers, made school history by breaking the school record with a time of 45.84 in the finals. This impressive feat earned them the title of NAIA All-Americans for the second consecutive year, showcasing their talent and teamwork in the relay event. These athletes have proven themselves to be exceptional competitors, pushing themselves to new heights and achieving success on a national level.

 

-Bleu Devils-