#UDTF Bessong Wins Gold At Cameroon National Championships

Fédération Camerounaise d’Athlétisme Women’s Track and Field 7/7/2026 4:44:00 PM YAOUNDE, Cameroon – Simone Bessong traded her Dayton uniform for a Cameroon jersey on Saturday and captured the 100-meter title at the Cameroon National Championships. The sophomore crossed the finish line in 11.87 seconds to claim gold in the event. The victory marked Bessong’s first time competing in Cameroon, where her father, David, played professional soccer. Bessong’s success on the international stage comes after a historic freshman season at Dayton. She was named the Atlantic 10 Most Outstanding Rookie Performer after an impressive showing at the A-10 Outdoor Championships. The…