Isabel Perez-Zoghbi, a junior from Cal Poly Humboldt, secured her place in the NCAA Division II 800 meters final with a strong time of 2:07.65 in the preliminaries. Competing at the championships in Emporia, Kansas, she finished second in her heat and will race for the national title on Saturday. Perez-Zoghbi is looking to make history by becoming the first track athlete from her school to earn All-American honors in both indoor and outdoor seasons.

By the Numbers
  • Perez-Zoghbi's preliminary time: 2:07.65
  • Fastest season best in the final field: 2:04.92
State of Play
  • Perez-Zoghbi is the CCAA Champion in the 800 meters and USTFCCCA All-West Region selection.
  • The final race will air live on NCAA.com at 3:25 p.m. PT.
What's Next

In the upcoming final, Perez-Zoghbi aims for a top-eight finish, which would solidify her status as an All-American athlete and add a significant achievement to her collegiate career.

Bottom Line

Isabel Perez-Zoghbi is on the verge of making history for Cal Poly Humboldt as she competes for a national title; her success could inspire future generations of track athletes at the institution.