T&F’s Houlihan Bests 800m School Record At USATF Championships
Jun 26, 2014
RESULTS
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Arizona State track and field’s junior Shelby Houlihan bested her own school record in the 800m run on Thursday, running 2:01.90 at the USATF Outdoor Championships at Hornet Stadium.
Houlihan (Sioux City, Iowa) placed fourth in her heat and fifth overall to qualify for Friday’s semifinals, which is scheduled for 8:09 p.m. PT.
This marks the third time Houlihan set ASU’s school record in the 800m, with the previous best time coming in the semifinals of last season’s USATF Championships in 2:02.63.
Former Sun Devil Jordan Clarke competed in the shot put competition on Wednesday, qualifying in the prelims with a throw of 19.93m (65-4.75). In the finals, Clarke placed sixth overall with a best throw of 20.06m (65-9.75).