Eugene, Oregon--In her first trip to the NCAA Outdoor Championships, senior Liv Westphal had a stellar performance in the 5000 meters. Westphal entered the weekend coming off a strong performance at the NCAA Regionals. She finished third overall at the Eastern Regionals, setting her up in great position at the Championships.
In a highly competitive group, Westphal finished 8th overall, securing herself among the elite 5000-meter athletes and garnering a position on the podium. Her eighth place finish also earned her the title of All-American, an equally as impressive achievement. Liv got out to a quick start at the beginning of the race, holding her position in the top-three for a large portion of the start.