FAMU's
Hicks leads HBCU Outdoor Track All-Americans
June 12, 2005
Florida A&M's Kevin Hicks ran a personal best 1:44.94 in the 800 meter final
to place second in the event at the NCAA Div I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Hicks' time was the third fastest in the U.S. and the 10th fastest time in the
world this year. His performance at the Alex G. Spanos Sports Complex ranked
him 10th overall in the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF)
World 800 Meter Rankings.
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Dmitrijs Milkevics of Nebraska won the event with a time of 1:44.74 which
now ranks as the fastest time in the U.S. this year and the fifth fastest time
in the world.
Hicks' performance earned him All-America status and was the best finish of
HBCU athletes participating in the Championships.
Jackson State's Michael Tinsley finished third in the 400m hurdles with a
time of 48.55. Florida's Kerron Clement finished first in 47.56 seconds.
Savannah State's Eric Keddo was the third HBCU male to earn All-American status.
He finished eighth in the 110m hurdles.
Texas Southern's Tremedia Brice was the only HBCU female to make the finals
in an event. She finished seventh in the 200m dash and eighth in the 100m dash
to earn double All-American status.
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