Brianna Lyston, a sophomore at Louisiana State University from Jamaica, showcased her remarkable speed as she dashed across the 100-meter track in just 10.84 seconds, despite facing a slight headwind of +2.2 meters per second. Not content with just one triumph, she then dominated the 200-meter race, setting a new national record with a blazing time of 22.35 seconds, all while contending with a +2.8 meters per second headwind. Her outstanding performances secured victories in both events at the Bernie Moore Track Stadium.
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