New Balance Nationals: Nelson wins first national outdoor 400 title

GREENSBORO, N.C. --

University of Texas bound sprinter Briana Nelson won the 400-meter dash championship at New Balance Nationals Saturday with a last meter surge to pass New York's Chamique Francis. Nelson ran 53.14 to Francis' 53.20.

The victory is Nelson's first outdoor national title.

Video interview with Nelson

 

 

 

 

Briana Nelson rests of winning the 400-meter dash.
Briauna Jones and Keri Emanuel after Saturday awards.
Brandon Sanders and Briana Nelson
Sandi Morris competes in the pole vault.
Semaj Tolliver