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Bennett Wins Gold At World U20 Championships

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Track & Field 7/23/2016 12:00:00 AM
July 23, 2016

THE RUNDOWN
BYDGOSZCZ, Poland -
Baylor track and field's Taylor Bennett earned a gold medal by running the second leg for Team USA's 4x100-meter relay at the IAAF World U20 Championships in Zawisza Stadium Saturday.

Bennett helped Team USA set a world-leading time in the U20 division with a mark of 43.69, which was .36 seconds better than second-place France.

Earlier in the day, Bennett placed fifth in the 200-meter final with a time of 23.55.

Meanwhile, Wil London helped Team USA's 4x400-meter relay advance to Sunday's final by running the anchor leg for the crew that produced a time of 3:07.87 to win the second heat. However, the quartet's mark was only third-best on the day behind Botswana and Japan. London got the baton with the lead in the heat and held that place by cruising to a 47.04 split.

WHAT'S NEXT
On Sunday at the meet, London is slated to be on the 4x400-meter relay for Team USA for the final at 5:50 p.m. (10:50 a.m. CT).

Fans can follow the action through links on iaaf.org. Follow the official Twitter account of the team: @BaylorTrack for an inside look with results, photos and stories.

COMPLETE BAYLOR RESULTS
200 Meters
Women - Final
5. Taylor Bennett (USA) - 23.55

4x100 Meter Relay
Women - Final
1. USA (Bennett on second leg) - 43.69

4x400 Meter Relay
Men - First Round
1. USA (London anchor) - 3:07.87

Follow the official Twitter account of the team: @BaylorTrack for an inside look with results, photos and stories.

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Players Mentioned

Wil London

Wil London

Sprints
6' 0"
Freshman
Taylor Bennett

Taylor Bennett

Sprints
5' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Wil London

Wil London

6' 0"
Freshman
Sprints
Taylor Bennett

Taylor Bennett

5' 7"
Freshman
Sprints