Eugene, Ore. - Kellie Wells' long, tough road back has reached a golden milestone. The 2006 Hampton University graduate is America's new women's 100-meter hurdles champion and bound for the IAAF World Championships of Track and Field starting late August in Daegu, Korea.
It took Wells just 12.50 seconds to take the gold medal at the USA Championships on Sunday at historic Hayward Field and put all her past tribulations behind her. She fought off old rivals Danielle Carruthers (second in 12.59) and Dawn Harper (third in 12.65) to claim her first American title and a trip to her first Worlds.
"It was tough at times but I was always hopeful a day like this would come," said Wells. "I'm just happy to be on top, to be looked as the best hurdler. "This (the Worlds) will be my first team, my first time to wear the US logo on my chest. "It will be an amazing honor and I can't wait to represent my country."
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Hampton Lady Pirates Win MEAC Indoor Track & Field Championships
Results
LANDOVER, Md. – The Hampton University women’s track & field team ran away with the 2011 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Indoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex.
The Lady Pirates have won eight of the last nine MEAC indoor championships, including seven straight from 2003-09. Hampton finished with a meet- and school-record 188.5 points, while Norfolk State finished second with 102.5 points.
Head coach Maurice Pierce was named the meet’s Most Outstanding Coach, while freshman Teiara Denmark (Virginia Beach, Va.) was named Most Outstanding Field Performer and senior Racquel Vassell (Irvington, N.J.) shared Most Outstanding Runner honors with Maryland Eastern Shore’s Cynthia Anais.
“Our freshmen stepped up to the plate,” Pierce said. “On top of Racquel’s performances, with our freshmen, it all came together today.”
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Credits:
1. Videographer: running1maryland, M&W 60 Dash Finals - MEAC
2. Videographer: running1maryland, M&W 60 Hurdle Finals - MEAC
3. Videographer: running1maryland, Womens Mile - MEAC
4. Videographer: running1maryland, Womens 400 - MEAC
5. Videographer: running1maryland, Womens Pentathlon 800 - MEAC
6. Videographer: running1maryland, Womens 200 - MEAC
7. Videographer: running1maryland, Mens Heptathlon 1000 - MEAC
8. Videographer: running1maryland, Mens Mile - MEAC
LANDOVER, Md. – The Hampton University women’s track & field team ran away with the 2011 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Indoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex.
The Lady Pirates have won eight of the last nine MEAC indoor championships, including seven straight from 2003-09. Hampton finished with a meet- and school-record 188.5 points, while Norfolk State finished second with 102.5 points.
Head coach Maurice Pierce was named the meet’s Most Outstanding Coach, while freshman Teiara Denmark (Virginia Beach, Va.) was named Most Outstanding Field Performer and senior Racquel Vassell (Irvington, N.J.) shared Most Outstanding Runner honors with Maryland Eastern Shore’s Cynthia Anais.
“Our freshmen stepped up to the plate,” Pierce said. “On top of Racquel’s performances, with our freshmen, it all came together today.”
READ MORE, CLICK TITLE.
Credits:
1. Videographer: running1maryland, M&W 60 Dash Finals - MEAC
2. Videographer: running1maryland, M&W 60 Hurdle Finals - MEAC
3. Videographer: running1maryland, Womens Mile - MEAC
4. Videographer: running1maryland, Womens 400 - MEAC
5. Videographer: running1maryland, Womens Pentathlon 800 - MEAC
6. Videographer: running1maryland, Womens 200 - MEAC
7. Videographer: running1maryland, Mens Heptathlon 1000 - MEAC
8. Videographer: running1maryland, Mens Mile - MEAC
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