But time off for rehabilitation and the longest jump of her career have Forrester in position for another showcase with the nation’s best.
Forrester is the only Lady Topper to compete at the NCAA Championships this week in Austin, Texas. Forrester, Kymari Gates and the men’s 4x100- and 4x400-meter relay teams, after qualifying at the NCAA East Preliminary Round, will represent the Hilltoppers at the national championship meet May 23-25 in Jacksonville, Fla.
Forrester is the first Lady Topper since 2013 to compete in the long jump at the NCAA Championships. She’ll compete there having overcome an injury during the indoor track and field season.