ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Park University’s Romona Nicolls set a new school record on Friday afternoon in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:15.24 at the 2009 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships at Ralph Korte Stadium.
Park's Romona Nicolls broke a 20 year record on Friday in the 800-meter run.
Nicolls broke Sondra Ellis’ 20 year record of 2:16.00 which she ran back in 1989.
Despite setting the new school record, Nicolls placed sixth in her heat and did not qualify for the finals tomorrow.
Park’s Sadiki James also ended his track season on Friday, as he ran a time of 10.92 in the 100-meter semifinal heat which was good for seventh place in his heat and not quite quick enough for the final on Friday evening.
The Pirates final competitor on the day was senior Erycka Fisher. The Kansas City, Mo. native ran in the 400-meter hurdle semifinal heat and finished in fifth-place in her heat with a time of 1:03.22, which was not quick enough to qualify for the finals tomorrow.
Friday marked Fisher’s final competition as a Pirate, the 2009 Outdoor National Championships also marked Fisher’s fourth consecutive National Championship qualification.
Park’s University’s track and field season has ended but will get started again next March. Please follow next year’s squad at www.parkathletics.com.
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