JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nicole Yeargin continued her an outstanding week at the 2019 NCAA East Preliminary Championships on Friday, breaking her own school record in the 400-meter dash and advancing to the quarterfinals in the 200-meter dash.
Less than 24 hours after a record-setting first round performance in the 400m, Yeargin clocked a 52.76 to place 15th during Friday's quarterfinals. The junior finished fourth in the third heat and missed qualifying for the NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas by 0.02 seconds. This is the third time that she has broken the Kent State record this season.