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WMU Track & Field wins three even titles, takes fifth at MAC Championship

AKRON, Ohio -- Two school records fell as the Western Michigan track and field team claimed three event titles and finished in fifth place at the 2016 Indoor Mid-American Conference Championships at the University of Akron on Saturday afternoon.

Ayiana Gaines was named the Most Outstanding Track Performer after winning the 400 and the 4x400.

Zolton Cohen

Sophomore Ayiana Gaines successfully defended her 400-meter dash title, also helping the 4x400-meter relay team to a first-place finish and earning the MAC Championship Most Outstanding Track Performer. Gaines smoked the competition in the 400, running a time of 53.