BEAUMONT, Texas — A Lamar University hurdler gave it her all in Oregon on Thursday night as she competed to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team.
Chloe Rodriguez, a junior from Richardson, Tx, competed in the first round of the women’s 400-meter hurdles, Thursday night at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.
Rodriguez qualified for the event with a time of 57.02 at the Southland Conference championship. She was ranked among the top 36 athletes to qualify for the women’s 400-meter hurdles.
In the 3rd heat of the 400M hurdles, Rodriguez finished with a time of 1:00, which ultimately will not advance her to the next round.
However, she still holds the title of being the first Female Cardinal to compete at the U.S. Olympic event!
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
From the Lamar University Athletics Department…
Rodriguez posted seven top-10's in the outdoor season, which included two firsts in the 400H. She earned first team (400H) and third team (4x400m) honors by the SLC after their title meet. One of six Cardinals to reach the NCAA West Regionals, Rodriguez finished 26th at 58.91. In the indoor season, she notched five top-10's, including third at the SLC indoor meet in the 400m (PR; 54.51) and second in the 4x400m (3:46.53).
"It's exciting to see Chloe get the opportunity to compete against the best athletes in the United States," said head coach Trey Clark. "She's developed a tremendous amount in her time here, which is a testament to her fierce competitiveness and determination to excel in the sport. Every year she sets the bar higher, and now she's earned her spot at the most prestigious meet in the country. Chloe will become the first female in school history to compete at the Olympic Trials, and it's special to see how far this program has come. Our administration does such a great job supporting us, so this is really an achievement for our whole university to celebrate together."
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