Christina Francisco Explained

Christina Francisco is a sprinter that represents Guam internationally.

College career

Francisco competed for the Portland Pilots.[1] At the 2016 MPSF championships, she set a national record of 59.49 in the 400 meters becoming the first female runner from Guam to run that even under one minute.[1] [2]

International career

Based on a points system, she scored high enough to be Guam's lone representative at the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships.[1] In the 400 meters she finished last in her heat, running on her 19th birthday.[3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 5:33 p.m. ChST March 13, 2016 . Francisco breaks record, will compete at World Champs . Guampdn.com . 2016-03-13 . 2016-03-19.
  2. Web site: Francisco cracks 400m mark | Local . postguam.com . 2016-02-29 . 2016-03-19.
  3. Web site: Reuters . Athletics-World Indoor women's 400m heats results. Reuters .
  4. Web site: World Indoor Championships - Day 2 | Getty Images . Gettyimages.nl . 2016-03-19.
  5. Web site: Weir . Stuart . Portland 2016: Big and small . Athletics Weekly . 2016-03-19.