Ella Onojuvwevwo kicked off her 400m campaign in style at the SEC Indoor Championships, clocking an impressive 51.79 seconds to win her heat and send a strong early-season statement.
Running from the tight lane three, Onojuvwevwo showed great composure and race intelligence to control the field and power through the closing stages.
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She held off Tyra Cox, who finished second in 52.46s, while Lacarthea Cooper came home third in 52.93s.
The heat victory marks a promising start to Onojuvwevwo’s indoor season in the 400m, highlighting her sharpness and readiness to compete at a high level. With momentum now on her side, she will be aiming to build on this performance as the championships progress.
