EUGENE, Ore. – Duke track & field senior Lauren Hoffman made her debut on the national stage count, advancing to the semifinals of the 400m hurdles in her first U.S. Olympic Trials on Friday evening at Hayward Field.
Hoffman competed in the third of four heats, running a time of 57.88 seconds. The Haymarket, Va., native placed fourth in her heat, missing an automatic qualifying spot but stayed in the running for an at-large berth. The final heat broke her way and Hoffman advanced with the 16th fastest time in the field.