Karisa Nelson is Samford's first national champion

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One of the biggest upsets of the NCAA indoor meet was Samford's Karisa Nelson outkicking Ellie Purrier for the mile title. Her mile PR last indoor season was just 4:49, and she's had three coaches in three years. She explained her journey after winning in College Station on Saturday.

The 2017 DI NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships



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