Former PVAMU Track Athlete Deonca Bookman Finishes Second at USATF Outdoor Championships

Former Prairie View A&M University track and field standout Deonca Bookman reached a career milestone by capturing the silver medal in the women's 400-meter hurdles at the 2026 USATF Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Bookman delivered the performance of her career, clocking a personal-best time of 53.95 seconds to finish second behind Olympian Anna Cockrell. The runner-up finish marks Bookman's first medal at a USATF Outdoor Championships after competing at six previous national championships. Coached by Sammy Dabs, Bookman's breakthrough performance is the latest achievement in a career defined by perseverance and steady progression at the national level. Throughout her...