Lockhart Concludes Louisville Track and FieldÂ’s Final Day at NCAA Championships

Charachesicia Lockhart earned her second All-America distinction of the meet on Saturday.

 

June 9, 2012

 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Senior Charachesicia Lockhart concluded the University of Louisville track and field team’s final day at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with All-America honors on Saturday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.

 

Lockhart secured her second All-America honor at the meet, becoming the first in program history to earn the award in the triple jump after placing 19th. On her third attempt, she registered a wind-aided 12.80m/42-0 to earn honorable mention accolades. Lockhart became the womenÂ’s programÂ’s first All-America recipient in the long jump event on Thursday.

 

A Dallas, Texas, native, Lockhart finishes her career with two All-America honors, one individual BIG EAST title and four school records (indoor: 4x400m relay; outdoor: long jump, 4x400m relay, sprint medley relay).

 

The Cardinal women finished the meet tied for 50th with four points.

 

For all of the latest information on Louisville cross country and track and field, log on to UofLsports.com, or, for up-to-the-minute updates, follow the team's Twitter account at www.twitter.com/louisvilletrack.

 

NCAA OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (DES MOINES, IOWA – DRAKE STADIUM)

 

Saturday, June 9

 

WomenÂ’s Triple Jump Final

19. Charachesicia Lockhart – 12.80m/42-0 (wind: 2.3)

 

-ig-

 

For More Information, Contact:

Ira Green, (502) 852-4857

Ira.Green@louisville.edu