AUSTIN, Tx. – Hampton University junior Jaelen Williams finished 12^th in the 400 hurdles in 50.50 at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Mike A. Myers Stadium at the University of Texas.

This marks the second time he's finished 12^th at nationals in his three years.  He took 12^th as a freshman and earned second team All-American honors.

His 50.50 placed him sixth in his heat as the top two in each of the three heats along with the next two fastest times advanced to the finals.

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