Hornets’ Lea Wallace Sets 800 Meter Record
About a month ago, when talking about the Hornets prospects for the rest of the season, distance coach Scott Abbott promised big things for 800 meter runner Lea Wallace. He noted that at the time, “Lea Wallace was the number one ranked half-miler in the nation at 2:03.07.”
Well, Wallace has since improved on that time with a 2:02.95 at the Mondo Mid-Major Challenge, setting a school record in the process. Wallace’s time also maintains her standing the nation’s fastest in the 800, and sets her up as the one to beat at this year’s NCAA Champs.
We’ll be looking forward to seeing what she can do at the NCAA Div I Championships in June.
Also, John Schumacher gives Wallace some love in this morning’s Bee.
And finally, check out this video from the guys at Flotrack of Lea Wallace’s 2:03.67 run for 3rd at the Mt Sac Relays, where she ran in the Elite Invitational Division.