Keldrick Turner from the University of New Orleans advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA East Regional after an impressive performance in the 400-meter dash. He secured third place in his heat with a time of 45.854 seconds, marking the second-fastest 400-meter time in the program's history. This achievement places him among the best, as he now holds the top four 400-meter times recorded by UNO athletes.

By the Numbers
  • Turner's time of 45.854 seconds is the second mark under 46 seconds in program history.
  • He ranks 24th among 48 competitors in the 400-meter preliminaries.
State of Play
  • Turner will compete in the 400-meter quarterfinals on Friday at 5:50 p.m. CST.
  • The 4x100-meter relay team, including Turner, will race at 4 p.m. CST on the same day.
What's Next

Future races will determine who advances to the NCAA Championships, with both the 400-meter and the 4x100-meter relay presenting significant opportunities for the UNO athletes.

Bottom Line

Turner's remarkable performance underscores his potential to elevate the University of New Orleans' track program, as he continues breaking records and competing at a high level in the NCAA.