Wilson Earns Silver Medal at 2023 Pan American Games
11/1/2023 7:03:00 PM | Track and Field
Senior De’Vion Wilson captures second place in 110m-hurdles
SANTIAGO, Chile – University of Houston Track and Field senior hurdler De'Vion Wilson took second place in the 110-meter hurdles for Team USA on Wednesday at the Pan American Games.
Wilson clocked a 13.78 to earn Team USA's first silver medal of the evening. Brazil's Eduardo Rodrigues (13.67) and Rafael Henrique Campos (14.04) placed first and third, respectively.
During the 2023 season, Wilson was the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Championships runner-up, coming up just 0.02 seconds short of the 110-meter hurdle championship. The senior earned All-American First Team honors and set the school record in the event at 13.37 to cement his spot in the finals.
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Wilson clocked a 13.78 to earn Team USA's first silver medal of the evening. Brazil's Eduardo Rodrigues (13.67) and Rafael Henrique Campos (14.04) placed first and third, respectively.
During the 2023 season, Wilson was the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Championships runner-up, coming up just 0.02 seconds short of the 110-meter hurdle championship. The senior earned All-American First Team honors and set the school record in the event at 13.37 to cement his spot in the finals.
Full results can be found by clicking here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
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 in the Big 12. Click here to rise and be counted.
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.
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).
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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