TAMPA, Fla. – North Carolina Central University junior sprinter Bethany White advanced to the regional final of the women's 100-meter dash at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field East Preliminary Championships, hosted by the University of South Florida in Tampa on May 24-26.
 
White, a native of Gaithersburg, Maryland, qualified for the 100m dash regional final by placing second in the fifth heat of Thursday's first round run with a time of 11.33 seconds. During Friday's regional final, White suffered a leg injury and crossed the finish line in 11.91 seconds, which was not fast enough to advance to the national semifinals in Oregon. The injury also forced White to withdraw from first-round action in the 200m dash.

 

White shared her thoughts on Twitter following her NCAA debut. "Even though my race was unfortunate, I'm so blessed and thankful for the opportunity. Sometimes it takes an overwhelming breakdown to have an undeniable breakthrough."
 
NCCU freshman Gordon Lewis (Fredericksburg, Va.) ran in two first-round events. On Thursday, he placed 40th in the 400m dash with a time of 47.54. On Friday, he finished 34th in the 200m dash with a time of 20.87.
 
Freshman Bhrandi Crenshaw (Alexandria, Va.) closed out NCCU's appearance in the NCAA East regional meet on Saturday by competing in the women's triple jump. She posted a distance of 11.83 meters to place 46th.
 
For more information regarding the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, including how to purchase tickets, log on to NCAA.com/trackandfield.