Back to the Arizona Wildcats Newsfeed

No hurdles in Watson's way

Arizona’s track and field star Sage Watson left her mark on the University of Arizona after winning the NCAA Championship in women’s 400-meter hurdles Saturday, June 10. She posted a personal best time of 54.52 seconds.

Watson is the first Wildcat to win an NCAA Championship in the event since Robin Marks in 1981.

“It feels amazing being a national champion because this was my final race of being a collegiate athlete, so to win my final race and come away as a national champion is an honor and really exciting,” Watson said. “I was really happy that I could do that for the UA.