Results

EUGENE, Ore. – Former Hampton University track & field standout Kellie Wells won an event championship at the USA Outdoor National Track & Field Championships, held Thursday through Sunday at Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon.

Wells ran a 12.50 to win the 100-meter hurdles, beating Danielle Carruthers by .09 seconds.

Wells also ran a 12.53m, the top time, in the preliminary heats of the 100-meter hurdles. She was .14 seconds faster than any other athlete in the first round, handily winning her heat.

Francena McCorory, who won three NCAA titles and was a four-time All-American in the 400-meter dash at Hampton, finished second in the 400-meter dash with a time of 50.49. Allyson Felix won the event with a 50.40.

McCorory had turned in the top time in the semifinals, winning her heat race with a 50.77. She was one of only two runners to break the 51-second barrier in the semifinal heats.

Her 51.46 in the first round was also the best among all athletes.

Yvette Lewis, who was a two-time NCAA champion at Hampton, came in fifth in the women's triple jump with a jump of 13.55 meters.

For more information on Hampton University track & field, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.