Brown becomes first female All-American for Claflin University

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina -- Tanekka Brown, a senior from Columbia, SC, has earned the status of All-American in Track and Field. The Sociology major accomplished the feat during the NCAA II National Track and Field Championships in Pueblo, CA, last week. Tanekka finished 8th in the 400M Hurdles with a time of 1:00.87.


TANEKKA BROWN
NCAA DIVISION II ALL- AMERICAN
 SIAC CHAMPION
CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY

 Brown is a four year letter winner for the Claflin University Cross Country and Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field teams.  Tanekka, ran the 100M Hurdles for the past three years finishing 1^st in the SIAC Track and Field Championships the past two seasons. That was her specialty until this season when Coach Harry Freeman suggested that she try the 400M Hurdles.  The advice paid off for Taneeka as she won the 400M Championship this spring, which qualified her for the NCAA II Nationals.

Tanekka completed her goal of becoming Claflin University's first women, All-American.  The NCAA II Track and Field All-American obtained the distinction at the NCAA II National Championships.  Coach Freeman said, “Tanekka has become a model for all of the female student-athletes here at Claflin University.  Now women who participate in any sport will be able to not only become an All-American, but a National Champion if they are dedicated and contentious about their sport.  She has set the bar high and is worthy of this distinguished honor.”

Tanneka graduated in May and plans to move to Florida and apply for a coaching position in the track and field profession.

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