Third time was once again a charm for former Boone High School standout and current Adidas pro Marvin Bracy. Bracy, the two-time defending champion, won the USA Indoor Championship in the 60m dash for the third straight time edging out fellow Floridian Trayvon Bromell by FIVE ONE-THOUSANDTHS (6.502 to 6.507) in the final race of the night.
Bromell had a near scare moments before the race. After getting off to a great start the race was called back. Fortunately for the field, nobody was called for a false start, and the race was re-run.
WATCH: Marvin Bracy Post-Race Interview (FloTrack)
WATCH: Trayvon Bromell Post-Race Interview (FloTrack)
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Oak Ridge High School (2006) graduate and current Nike professional Barbara Pierre also came away from Portland with a ticket to the World Indoor Championships. Pierre made work of the field in the 60m, running away in a blistering 7.00s. Runner-up Tori Bowie, who trains in Clermont finished in 7.15.
WATCH: Barbara Pierre Post-Race Interview (FloTrack)
Other notable performances from Florida alumni include:
- Former Freedom High School and University of Florida sprinter Calvin Smith who was 4th in the 400 (46.42).
- 2009 Coconut Creek High School and former Auburn University high jumper Maya Pressley was 7th with a clearance of 5'10.75".
- Apopka alumni Donald Scott (54'10") and Tampa Jefferson alumni Michael Tiller (52'9.5") were 4th and 6th in the triple jump.