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Nielsen Breaks School Mark In 800

AMES, Iowa – Sophomore Julia Nielsen broke the school record in the women's 800 meters to highlight action for Bradley Track & Field on the final day of competition at the Iowa State Classic Saturday.

Nielsen improved on her Missouri Valley Conference-best time in the 800 meters, posting a time of 2:08.71 to break her sister Wilma Nielsen's school record of 2:09.03 set last January.

In addition to Nielsen's efforts, sophomore Max Dieterich had a strong showing in the men's mile. Dieterich crossed the line in a time of 4:05.