By FHSU Sports Information
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Fort Hays State track and field team kicked off the 2018 NCAA Division II Track and Field Outdoor Championships Thursday (May 24), with four student-athletes competing against the nation’s best. Three individuals ran in preliminary races on the track, while one athlete competed in the pole vault finals.
Brett Meyer advanced to Saturday’s finals of the 1,500m run after finishing fourth in the first heat, crossing the line in 3:52.41. The junior hung in the back of the pack until the final stretch, passing multiple runners in the final straightaway to secure a spot in the finals.
Kelly Wycoff earned a spot in the finals of the 400m dash after placing third in her heat, completing her lap in 54.47. She had the seventh-fastest time in the preliminary round, advancing thanks to posting the second-fastest time among runners that did not finish in the top two of their heat.
Amber Forbes finished fifth in the second heat of the 100m dash prelims, running in 11.93. The senior posted the 12th-fastest time on the day, securing second team All-American honors.
Selam Ball was the lone Tiger to compete in the finals of an event on day one, placing 14th in the pole vault after clearing the 11-11.75 bar on her second attempt.
Seven Tigers will compete on day two of the national meet on Friday (May 25), including Wycoff and Forbes taking to the track once again in the 200m dash prelims.