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DeFrand, Webster Qualify for NCAA Finals
6/7/2024 12:07:00 AM | Track and Field
EUGENE, Ore.- The No.20 Florida State women's outdoor track and field began the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday at Hayward Field with Alexandra Webster and Dajaz DeFrand advancing to finals on Saturday.
Webster clocked the first automatic qualifying time for the Noles in the 100-meter hurdles, placing fifth at 12.71.
"That was truly a gusty race for Alexandra," said FSU track and field head coach Bob Braman. "Ended up fifth-fastest overall and was only one-hundredth of a second off her lifetime best."
DeFrand and Shenese Walker both earned second-team All-American honors in the 100-meter, with DeFrand leading the Noles in 12th place with a time of 11.19. Walker followed in 13th at 11.23.
"One and five one-hundredth seconds out of the final, "said Braman." "Both second team All-Americans but I know they wanted more."
Suus Altorf concluded her season in the 1,500, placing 18th with a time of 4:12.74.
"Great season for Suus, especially being the fourth fastest all-time for the Noles during the championship season," added Braman.
Tyra Wilson competed in the 400 hurdles, placing 18th with a time of 57.57.
DeFrand concluded her evening in the 200, advancing to Saturday's final with the ninth overall seed at 22.71.
"Dajaz had one of the fastest 200 and she will be going to battle in the final on Saturday," Braman added.
The men's team will begin the finals on Saturday, starting Jeremiah Davis and Kyvon Tatham in the triple jump at 9:20 p.m.
FLORIDA STATE NCAA OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, June 7- Men's finals
8:20 p.m. Triple jump– Jeremiah Davis, Kyvon Tatham
10:55 p.m. 5,000m – David Mullarkey
SATURDAY, June 8- Women's finals
6:12 p.m. 100m hurdles-Alexandra Webster
7:07 p.m. 200m-Dajaz DeFrand
NCAA OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP MEET INFORMATION
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