EUGENE, Ore. – Purdue Track & Field’s Alexia Smith (400m) earned Second Team All-American and Britannie Johnson (shot put) added Honorable Mention All-American.
Smith Notes
• In her first NCAAs appearance, Smith finished 12th in the 400m (51.52).
• Smith put together Purdue’s fourth All-American campaign in the 400m outdoors joining two-time honoree Brionna Thomas (2017-18) and Chloe Abbott (2018).
• A successful junior season for Smith ends as an All-American, two-time Big Ten silver medalist and Purdue 400m record holder.
Johnson Notes
• Johnson’s concluded her season with a 20th-place finish in the shot put after she threw 16.02m (52-06.75).
• She was the first Boilermaker to compete at the NCAA Outdoor Championships since Dani Bunch’s three-year run from 2012-14.
• Johnson’s outdoor season featured two podium finishes at Big Tens, the No. 3 shot put and No. 4 discus throws in Purdue history.
Next Up
Purdue is qualified for the 400m, 4x400m and two in the triple jump on Friday starting at 8:10 p.m. ET / 5:10 p.m. PT.
