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Herron Sets American 500m Record at Commonwealth College Opener

LOUISVILLE, KY. – History was made during the season opener for the Texas track and field program at the Commonwealth College Opener on Saturday.

Brian Herron's winning time of 59.87 in the 500m set not only the NCAA record, but also the American record. His time sits at No. 2 in history of the event behind Abdalelah Haroun (58.83) of Qatar set in 2016.

HISTORY MADE! ud83eudd18@BrianHerron400m is the fastest collegian ever to run the 500m with his time of 59.87 ud83dudc40#HookEm pic.