William Woods athletes set records at NAIA Championships

Some William Woods Owls track and field athletes etched their names in the program record book Wednesday following events held during the NAIA National Outdoor Championships at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium in Gulf Shores, Ala.

Ellie Dimond set a new personal record and a William Woods record in the 3,000-meter steeple chase, with a time of 11:18.76, ending the day in 12th place. She will compete in the finals at 2 p.m. Friday.

Quentin Webert set a personal record of his own with his 55.71-meter hammer throw, good enough for second in the William Woods record books and 11th place in the competition.

Natalie Thomas rounded out the day for the Owls with a 16th-place finish in the javelin, with a throw of 35.99 meters.

Katie French is set to compete in the shot put at 2:30 p.m. today.