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Christensen places 13th at NCAA Championships in steeplechase

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Grant Lofdahl Head Coach | Wayne State University Athletics Website

Grant Lofdahl Head Coach | Wayne State University Athletics Website

Wayne State University athlete Thailyia Christensen participated in the NCAA Division 2 national championship meet, marking her debut at this level of competition. Competing in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, Christensen secured the 13th position among 20 athletes.

Her recorded time was 10:54.55, narrowly missing the cut for Friday's finals by one spot. The criteria for advancing included the top four from each heat and the next four best times overall.

Christensen ranked third among five Midwest Region competitors in the event.

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