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Laura Nicholson Sets School Record in 800m at Jesse Owens Classic

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Senior Laura Nicholson broke the 800m school record as the Toledo women's track and field program closed out competition at Ohio State' Jesse Owens Classic on Saturday.

Eight Rockets competed in the 800m event and all placed in the Top 25. Nicholson led the way, crossing the finish line at 2:04.80 to win the event and set a new program record time. Karina James followed right behind her, placing third with a final mark of 2:09.95 and recording the seventh-best time in the 800m in UT history.

Alex Bauer and Lianna Surtz rounded out the Rockets' top-10 finishers, taking seventh (2:12.