Solid First Outing for IUTF Women at National Championships

Thursday, June 10

Eugene, Ore.

6:46 P.M. ET

Indiana University

NCAA Championships

Solid First Outing for IUTF Women at National Championships

6/11/2021 12:04:00 AM | Track and Field

Results - Day One Results - Day Two

EUGENE, Ore. – Three Hoosiers achieved All-American status while another will return for the final as Indiana Track & Field completed day two of the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships.

In a dramatic finish, Kelsey Harris grabbed the final auto-qualifying spot in the 1500m final. Harris crossed in a time of 4:14.65 and will run the final on Saturday at 6:11 p.m. ET.

Giving it her all in her last collegiate shot put competition, Khayla Dawson saw a heave of 17.99m (59' 0.25") to place fourth overall. She is now a three-time All-American First Team selection in the shot put. She will return to Hayward Field on Saturday in the discus final beginning at 5:35 p.m. ET.

Maddy Pollard also competed in the shot put where she placed ninth and had a put of 17.18m (56' 4.5"). She adds All-American Second Team to her collection.

Anna Watson tied for 12^th in her first career pole vault at the national meet. Watson was able to clear a height of 4.05m (13' 3.5") and picked up All-American Second Team honors.

Leah Moran competed in her first of two events this weekend on Thursday night. Moran soared a distance of 6.29m (20' 7.75") to capture a spot on the Second Team All-American list.

Ben Veatch is the lone Hoosier set to compete on Friday, June 11 as he will run the 5000m final at 9:55 p.m. ET. The race will broadcast live on ESPN3 and can be streamed here.