The 400 meter dash in a foundation and cornerstone event for US track & field including at the women's junior level. University of Texas freshmen and Michigan native Kendall Baisden along with Stanford University incoming freshmen and New Jersey native Olivia Baker held that traditional stronghold fort down for America on Friday night by going 1-3 in the women's finals at the World Junior Championships. Baisden won the gold medal in 51.85, while Baker took bronze in 53.00. Watch their race video below and post-race video interviews below.
Kendall Baisden Interview
Olivia Baker Interview #1
Olivia Baker Interview #2