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Klebe's NCAA Run Concludes In Saturday Quarterfinals
5/31/2025 8:01:00 PM | Women's Track and Field
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Abby Klebe's outstanding junior season came to an end Saturday evening in the quarterfinal round of the 800 meters at the NCAA East First Round at Hodges Stadium. Klebe once again broke her own school record in Thursday's first round, securing the final spot among the 24 runners that advanced to Saturday's quarterfinals.
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Klebe ran 2:03.96 in heat 2 of 6 Thursday afternoon, finishing fourth in her heat by .28 seconds. The top three runners in each of six heats plus the next six fastest times overall advanced to the quarterfinals. She had to sweat out the results of the remaining six heats, ultimately finishing 21st overall and securing the last qualifying spot.
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On Saturday, Klebe ran in the third of three heats, battling against a fast pace that saw the top two finishers in the heat break the two-minute mark. Ultimately, Klebe's time of 2:07.79 ranked seventh in her heat and 23rd overall.
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The NCAA First Round performance caps an outdoor season where Klebe won her third consecutive Patriot League outdoor title in the 800m. She lowered her own school record on four occasions: the Bison Outdoor Classic in April, the Patriot League Championships, the Princeton Elite Invitational and Thursday in Jacksonville. Klebe also won the indoor 800m Patriot League title and is a two-time champion and school record holder on the indoor track.
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Klebe ran 2:03.96 in heat 2 of 6 Thursday afternoon, finishing fourth in her heat by .28 seconds. The top three runners in each of six heats plus the next six fastest times overall advanced to the quarterfinals. She had to sweat out the results of the remaining six heats, ultimately finishing 21st overall and securing the last qualifying spot.
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On Saturday, Klebe ran in the third of three heats, battling against a fast pace that saw the top two finishers in the heat break the two-minute mark. Ultimately, Klebe's time of 2:07.79 ranked seventh in her heat and 23rd overall.
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The NCAA First Round performance caps an outdoor season where Klebe won her third consecutive Patriot League outdoor title in the 800m. She lowered her own school record on four occasions: the Bison Outdoor Classic in April, the Patriot League Championships, the Princeton Elite Invitational and Thursday in Jacksonville. Klebe also won the indoor 800m Patriot League title and is a two-time champion and school record holder on the indoor track.
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