Athlete Quotes - Women’s 400m Hurdles Prelims

Tiffany Williams – Winner  (Heat 1)
 
On her prelims race:
“My steps were on today. Technically it was a great race for me and it was my fastest time this year. I’m just looking to improve each round and make the team.”
 
Nicole Leach – Winner Women’s 400M Hurdles (Heat 2)
 
On her prelims race:
 “I felt good. The main goal was to get out of the first round, get over the hurdles and get a feel for the track.”
 
On running at Historic Hayward Field:
“I run up here a lot being in the Pac-10. It’s a good track, I like it.”
 
On the plan for tomorrow:
“Get into the final.”
 
Sheena Tosta – Second Place Women’s 400M Hurdles (Heat 2)
 
On her prelims race:
“Overall, the race was alright. It was a bit windy  in the backstretch, so I need to adjust to that. But, I have two races to fix that so I should be okay.”
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Lashinda Demus – Winner Women’s 400M Hurdles (Heat 3)
 
On the overall race today:
“The race was fine, it was just really windy out there. I just wanted to get through with one of the top times so I could get through to the semi finals.”
 
On tomorrow:
“I just need to try and get through the rounds.”