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WVWC’s Hobbs qualifies for NCAA Outdoor Championships in 100-meter dash

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INDIANAPOLIS – West Virginia Wesleyan sprinter Ny’Tierra Hobbs qualified in the 100-meter dash for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships that will be hosted by Grand Valley State in Allendale, Mich., from May 26-28.
 
Hobbs posted a time of 11.67 to earn the qualification as 23 athletes made the cut for the event.
 
The event will be streamed live on NCAA.com. To access the live stream, go to www.NCAA.com on the first day of competition.

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