Hope College runner Sara Schermerhorn wins NCAA title, stuns with two events
Sara Schermerhorn of Hope College won the NCAA Division III championship in the 400 meters, achieving a personal-best time of 54.19 seconds. She also earned All-American honors by finishing seventh in the 200 meters at the same event. This performance capped off a remarkable season for Schermerhorn, who had previously won the indoor title in the same event.
- ▪Schermerhorn won the NCAA Division III championship in the 400 meters with a personal-best time of 54.19 seconds.
- ▪She finished seventh in the 200 meters, earning All-American honors alongside teammate Sofia Fischer.
- ▪Hope College's Kevin Barifagok finished fourth in the 400-meter hurdles during the championships.
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