EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Toledo's Janelle Noe will compete for a national championship Saturday after qualifying for the final in the 1,500-meter run at the NCAA outdoor track and field meet Thursday in Eugene, Ore.
A senior from Northview High School, Noe took nearly six seconds off her personal best in the semifinal race. In a field of 12 runners, Noe finished fourth with a time of 4:10.83, less than a second behind first-place finisher Elinor Purrier of New Hampshire (4:10.08).
The 12-runner final will be held at Heyward Field at 6:41 p.m. Saturday.
Noe is the current Mid-American Conference record holder in the event.