Big 12 Outdoor Quotes - 800 Meter Champions
Women’s 800 Meter Champion
Lauren Hagans, Baylor, Sr.,
On Winning The Big 12 Championship
“It feels great. I’m a senior so it was important to me, it was really hard because of the altitude?I’m not used to it. I think it made a difference. I was kind of sick before I came and I think that just kind of exasperated the problem. My lungs hurt. I think I ran well, it was a PR, even at sea level so it was a great race for me?definitely.”
On Moving On To Regionals
“I just want to keep strong and stay healthy. I want to run well, like I did today.”
Men’s 800 Meter Champion
Jacob Hernandez,
On His Performance In The Finals
“I feel good. I’m glad that school is over and all that because it gives me more time to focus on training and getting out on the track with my teammates.”
On Taking The Lead During The Finals
“I feel good, it was a big win for us. I ran a good race tactically, and now we need to go get ready for the 4x400m. I’m happy that I was able to come away with the win and that my boys (Tevan and Tevas Everett) were able to finish two, three right after me.”