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Leacock to Compete at U20 Championships in Colombia
8/1/2022 12:44:00 PM | Track and Field
Houston hurdler Leacock to compete in Cali, Colombia
HOUSTON – Freshman hurdler Dillon Leacock will travel to the U20 World Championships in Santiago de Cali, Colombia from August 1-6.
At the American Conference Championships, Leacock ran a personal best 52.48 in the 400-meter hurdles after finishing second at the Houston Alumni Invitational also in the 400-meter hurdlers.
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Leacock will race on Wednesday, August 3, at 10:25 a.m. CT in the prelims. Nu'uausaula Tuilefano will also compete on Wednesday, August 3, in Birmingham, United Kingdom in the Commonwealth Games for Samoa.
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At the American Conference Championships, Leacock ran a personal best 52.48 in the 400-meter hurdles after finishing second at the Houston Alumni Invitational also in the 400-meter hurdlers.
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Leacock will race on Wednesday, August 3, at 10:25 a.m. CT in the prelims. Nu'uausaula Tuilefano will also compete on Wednesday, August 3, in Birmingham, United Kingdom in the Commonwealth Games for Samoa.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISEÂ
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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JOIN the PODIUM CLUB
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track and Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the programs for needs beyond their operating budgets.
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Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the head coach. For more information or to sign up, click here. To join the Podium Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
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STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarTF or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougartf.
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