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Brenaus Occeus finishes strong at NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Golden Tigers' senior placed 10th triple jump

Brenau senior Ismaelle Occeus competes in the triple jump during the NAIA Track & Field Championships in Gulf Shores, Ala. Occeus placed 10th in the event. - photo by AJ Reynolds

052617 NAIA Track Day 2 AJR023 — Brenau senior Ismaelle Occeus competes in the triple jump during the NAIA Track & Field Championships in Gulf Shores, Ala. Occeus placed 10th in the event. - photo by AJ Reynolds

Karen Rosen

For The Times

Updated: May 27, 2017, 4:59 AM

Published: May 27, 2017, 5:07 AM

GULF SHORES, Ala. — Ismaelle Occeus could not have been in a tougher spot. The Brenau senior had just one more attempt in the triple jump Friday night at the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships after fouling on her first two tries. Among the 24 entrants, only nine would advance and get three more jumps and the chance to become All-American.

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