Onyah Favour dominated the women's 400-meter dash preliminary at the NCAA East First Round, finishing first with a school-record time of 50.56 seconds. This remarkable performance not only broke her previous best of 51.25 seconds but also placed her ninth among all NCAA Division I athletes this season. Favour aims for a spot at the NCAA Outdoor National Championships, needing a top-three finish in her upcoming quarterfinal heat. Meanwhile, Donald Butler will compete in the high jump on Friday, with Favour returning for the quarterfinals on Saturday evening. The events are being broadcasted on ESPN+.

By the Numbers
  • Favour's record time of 50.56 seconds in the 400-meter dash was 0.01 seconds faster than Tennessee's Javonya Valcourt.
  • She previously held a personal best of 51.25 seconds before her record-breaking performance.
State of Play
  • Favour's performance marked her second consecutive meet with a new school record.
  • She will compete in the quarterfinals of the 400-meter dash seeking to secure her place in the nationals.
What's Next

Favour will compete in the 400-meter dash quarterfinals on Saturday at 6:50 p.m. EDT, where she aims to achieve a top-three finish or one of the next six best times to advance to the national championships.

Bottom Line

Onyah Favour is not only breaking records but also positioning herself as a top contender for the nationals, representing a significant moment for Southeastern Louisiana University's track and field program.