Written by Kelly Mahawanniarachchi<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Harding University\u2019s women\u2019s track team had a notable performance Friday, Jan. 17 at the Samford Invitational. Junior Cella Nguema finished fifth in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.73 seconds, a personal record that broke her school record of 8.77 seconds set in 2024. This time also earned her the 15th national ranking in Division II and a provisional NCAA qualifying mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBreaking my hurdle records feels great but since I already had the record, it wasn\u2019t as exciting as it could have been,\u201d Nguema said. \u201cStill, no school record is safe, so I\u2019m motivated to not just keep it but to push myself even further.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nguema\u2019s event coach, Lincoln London, shared a few words about Nguema\u2019s determination when it came to the Samford Invitational. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe was a bit nervous to compete since she was nursing a slight hamstring injury,\u201d London said. \u201cHowever, her grit and determination overcame all obstacles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A good bond is often crucial for the success of a sports team. Nguema also explained how she appreciates the advice she receives from her teammates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy teammates share valuable advice when it comes to this sport that has worked for them, advice on injuries and conditioning,\u201d Nguema said. \u201cThis has helped me improve a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freshman Jerlana Williams also had an admirable achievement, finishing second in the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.59 seconds, earning her the 22nd national ranking in Division II and a provisional NCAA qualifying mark. As a freshman, Williams shared about her experience on the team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy team has been there as a way to encourage me,\u201d Williams said. \u201cFrom off the track to on the track my teammates have been there.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Williams also stated some of her goals for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOne of my goals this season is to make nationals,\u201d Williams said. \u201cAnd win nationals for both indoor and outdoor seasons.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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