GREENSBORO, N.C. --
University of Texas bound sprinter Briana Nelson won the 400-meter dash championship at New Balance Nationals Saturday with a last meter surge to pass New York's Chamique Francis. Nelson ran 53.14 to Francis' 53.20.
The victory is Nelson's first outdoor national title.
Video interview with Nelson
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Briana Nelson rests of winning the 400-meter dash. |
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Briauna Jones and Keri Emanuel after Saturday awards. |
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Brandon Sanders and Briana Nelson |
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Sandi Morris competes in the pole vault. |
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Semaj Tolliver |