Big 12 Outdoor Quotes - 400 Meter Hurdle Champions

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Women’s 400 Meter Hurdles Champion

 

 

Sandra Iwunze, Texas Tech, So., Houston, Texas

 

On Her Expectations and Performance in the Finals

“I really didn’t expect anything. My hamstring has been bothering me for a while, so I was a little scared and I tried to just forget about it during the race. My teammates have supported me a lot, because they knew that I could do this and they had faith in me, so I to prove myself to them and win.”

 

 

Men’s 400 Meter Hurdles Champion

 

 

Robert Griffin, Baylor, Fr.

 

On Winning Big 12 Championship

“It feels good. Being a freshman?I graduated early from high school?I was actually supposed to run in a state meet a couple weeks ago. But, to come out here and win as a freshman is a big accomplishment. I just knew I could come out here and win fast. I hit the first hurdle, but after that I ran a clean race.”

 

On Elevation

“After the prelims I couldn’t breathe, but right now I’m feeling good because I won.”