Team USA ran the fastest 4x400m relay time in the prelims, a world junior leading 3:23.73, and didn't disappoint as the favorites headed into the final day of competition at the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships. Shamier Little led off for the Americans with Olivia Baker second and University of Miami freshman and former Dillard star Shakima Wimbley getting the baton as the third leg. Kendall Baisden brought it home for the foursome, in 3:30.42, an improvement on their world junior leading time set the day before.
Wimbley, who was named the ACC freshman of the year for the outdoor track season, was the ACC champion at 200 meters and made it to the NCAA Championships in the 400 meters. After just missing out in the 400, with a third place finish, she was named to the 4x400m relay pool. As a high schooler, she won the 3A state championship in the 400m in her senior year.
We can definitely expect to see more excitement out of Wimbley in the year's to come!
Women's 4x400m Relay Post Race Interview
