Ugen Earns Bronze at World Championships
3/19/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Indoor Track
Ugen found herself in sixth place after four rounds, but on her fifth attempt, she leaped for a mark of 22-9 (6.93m). Ugen now holds the Great Britain indoor record with her effort.
"This is my first time getting on a podium, so it was fantastic to finally get some silverware," Ugen said to BBC.
Ugen was a two-time NCAA Champion for TCU in 2013 and 2014. She was also the Big 12 Champion of the long jump in 2014.
I AM THE NEW BRITISH LONG JUMP RECORD HOLDER AND WORLD INDOOR BRONZE MEDALIST!!! 😭😭😭😭 I can't even describe my happiness!
-- Lorraine Ugen (@loralski) March 19, 2016
THAT'S BRONZE FOR @loralski #Portland2016 pic.twitter.com/wtBUkYx4Ap
-- British Athletics (@BritAthletics) March 19, 2016
Lorraine Ugen: Post Competition Photos from yesteday #GoLorraine @loralski @Portland2016 #Portland2016 #LongJump pic.twitter.com/3sQABwfFR6
-- Arco Agency (@arco_sc) March 19, 2016
