HU's Francena McCorory Finishes Sixth at World Championships

MOSCOW, Russia – Former Hampton University track & field standout Francena McCorory came in sixth in the finals of the women's 400-meter dash at the IAAF World Track & Field Championships on Monday. She ran a 50.68 in the final.

Great Britain's Christine Ohuruogu won the event with a time of 49.41.

On Sunday, McCorory won her semifinal heat by posting a personal-best time of 49.86. (See semifinals video below) (Click HERE for post-race Video Interview).  She also ran a 50.56 in Saturday's preliminary heats, winning her race.

 
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McCorory was a three-time NCAA champion in the 400-meter dash at Hampton, as well as a four-time U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-American. She also won the gold medal in the 4x400-meter relay at the London Olympics last summer.

In 2011, McCorory anchored the 4x400-meter relay team that won gold at the World Championships in Korea. She also finished fourth that year in the 400-meter dash.

In 2012, McCorory was fifth in the world in the 400-meter dash.

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