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GENEVA, Ohio – Gustavus hurdler Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina) cruised to victory in heat three of the 400-hurdles Thursday at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, qualifying for Saturday’s final.
Nelson broke her own school record with a time of 59.46, marking the fastest time among 22 competitors in three heats. Saturday’s 400-hurdle final is set for 2:15 p.m. EST.