Keiser men's and women's track and field claimed one NAIA National Championship on the final day of NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships on Saturday. After owning the top time in the NAIA during the season, Harriet Tuson left no doubts after a first-place finish in the women's 600m.


"This is a good start for us as we move into the outdoor season," said Head Coach, Jamaine Gordon. "Our goal is not just to make it to nationals, but to score at nationals. We are one of the best programs in the nation and we will prove it!"


Today's Results

Charles McCord, Freshman, Central, South Carolina

• Leaped a distance of 14.36m on his second attempt in the men's triple jump to reach the secondary round jumps.
• Recorded a 14.43m distance on his fourth jump to finish just three-quarters of a foot behind eighth place.

Harriet Tuson, Freshman, Dorset, England

• Clinched All-America honors in the women's 600-Meter Run and in the women's 800-Meter Run.
• Ran a 1:32.66 in the final of the 600m to take the first-place finish in the event.
• Finished 8th in the final of the 800m Run to secure her All-American status

Yesterday's Results

Shyann Jackson, Sophomore, Kissimmee, Florida

• Competed in the 200-meter dash, posting a 25.45 time in the prelim to earn 27th place.
• Ran the 400-meter dash prelim with a time of 57.09 for an 11th place finish.
• Her 400-meter dash broke her previous school record in the event for the third time this season.

Melvin Johnson, Junior, West Palm Beach, Florida

• Finished 9th overall in the 60m Dash with a time of 6.84 seconds.
• In the 200m Dash, Johnson took home a 20th place finish with a time of 20.94.

Charles McCord, Freshman, Central, South Carolina

• Recorded a 6.66m distance in the men's long jump to finish 24th overall.
• McCord will compete in the men's triple jump on Saturday, March 5th beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Nigel Steenwinkel, Freshman, Zoetermeer, Netherlands

• Garnered All-American honors in the men's heptathlon after an eighth-place finish with a personal best of 4,721 points.
• Set personal bests in the shot put, 60m hurdles, pole vault, and 1000m
• His points placed him fifth all-time in Seahawks program history.

Harriet Tuson, Freshman, Dorset, England

• Clinched All-America honors in the women's 600-Meter Run and in the women's 800-Meter Run.
• Ran a 2:16.59 in the 800m Prelim to take first in her heat.
• Clocked a 1:33.47 in the 600m Prelim to take first in her heat.
• The 600m Run finals will take place Saturday, March 5th at 2:25 p.m.
• The 800m Run finals will happen on Saturday, March 5th at 3:10 p.m.

Cole Wilson, Freshman, Burgessville, Ontario

• Earned All-American honors in the men's heptathlon after a sixth-place finish with a personal best of 4,801 points.
• Set personal bests in the shot put, 60m hurdles, and long jump
• Also competed in the men's high jump in which he cleared 1.96m to place 20th.
• Now sits fourth in program history for the heptathlon.