At the NCAA Indoor Championships, the 19-year-old Brianna Lyston, a Jamaican, made history by beating American rivals.
In January, Brianna Lyston’s pursuit of a coveted spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris gained impetus when, in a dual match versus the Arkansas Razorbacks, she clocked an incredible 7.07 seconds in the 60-meter indoor event.
The Jamaican sprinter, who was only 19 years old, equaled the skill of more seasoned athletes like Aleia Hobbs and made her mark in college track and field history. Still, this driven adolescent, wearing a smile that disguised her desire for achievement, wasn’t content to sit back and enjoy her accomplishment.
Lyston outperformed her American competitors last night at the NCAA Division 1 track and field indoor championship, setting a new record in the process. In addition to making history, Lyston’s faster 60-meter clocking has cemented her dominance on the track and set the platform for an exciting path ahead as she looks to the Olympics in Paris.
Lyston cuts off 0.04 seconds
Brianna Lyston defeated American competitor Kaila Jackson in an exciting race in Boston, winning the 60-meter NCAA indoor event with a fantastic time of 7.03 seconds. Lyston not only set a new personal record, but she also shot up to second place on the all-time 60-meter list.
This elite ranking in the NCAA indoor 60-meter event was made public by the Track and Field Gazette’s X-handle, along with the rankings of other exceptional ladies. The fact that Lyston is now only 0.09 seconds behind World Indoor Champion Julien Alfred adds to the excitement of an exciting race that saw multiple records broken.
According to a thorough analysis by Kayon Raynor, Veronica Campbell Brown, Merlene Ottey, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah, and 19-year-old Brianna Lyston currently share the spotlight for the 60-meter event.
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