DAYTON – University of Dayton Track and Field sophomore Simone Bessong will represent Cameroon next week at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Bessong is scheduled to compete in the 100 meters on Wednesday and the 200 meters on Friday. 

Earlier this month, Bessong captured the 100-meter title at the Cameroon National Championships. The sophomore crossed the finish line in 11.87 seconds to win gold in Yaounde, Cameroon. 

In May, Bessong was named the Atlantic 10 Most Outstanding Rookie Performer after helping the Flyers capture their first-ever Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track and Field Championship. She earned seven conference championship medals during the indoor and outdoor seasons and received Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team honors in both campaigns.

The World Athletics U20 Championships Oregon 26 will feature 46 events, with 138 medals awarded over five days of competition. 

The world's top under-20 track and field athletes will compete at Hayward Field in Eugene from Aug. 5-9.  Oregon previously hosted the World U20 Championships in 2014 as well as the World Athletics Championships in 2022.

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