Livingstone Hayes win national title

SALISBURY, North Carolina — At the 2013 NCAA Division II Outdoor National Championships history was made. Quanera Hayes became the first female Livingstonian to become a National Champion at the event held in Pueblo, Colorado.

Hayes was the winner of the 400 meters event running a personal best and school record of 51.54 seconds. The Meet was held at the Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl on the campus of Colorado

Hayes, who finished 5th in the same event last year, beat out the 2012 event champion Kayon Robinson of Adams State by .34 seconds. Just over an hour and 1/2 later she crossed the line in 4th in the 200 meters running 23.30 to capture her 6th all time NCAA All-American honor.

Hayes currently has the 3rd fastest time amongst all collegiate divisions.

State-Pueblo. Not only did she win her event, but her time was also good enough for a new facility record.

"This is a tremendous honor for Livingstone College Track and Field and is proof that Blue Bear Nation can compete with the best in the country," said LC Track & Field Coach Justin Davis.

 

 

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