UT's Cooper shines in 400m hurdles
AUSTIN, Texas - Sophomore Angele Cooper ran a season-best 59.39 in the 400m hurdles to lead the Longhorns on the second day of the 83rd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays out at Mike A. Myers Stadium, Thursday afternoon.
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Cooper finished first with the fourth-fastest time of her career, despite running into a strong headwind that was gusting up to 20 mph. The sophomore qualified for Saturday's 12:15 p.m. Central final with the time, which also ranks as the 10th fastest mark in the nation this season.
In the hammer throw, senior Jordyn Brown recorded a personal-best throw of 184-05 (56.21m) to finish 11th. Brown posted the throw on her third attempt and the mark currently ranks as the 24th best in the country.
Texas Relays action continues on Friday, April 2 with events starting at 9:30 a.m. Central.