Allen Bows Out In Opening Round Of 400-Meter Hurdles

Sept. 24, 2000

Sydney, Australia – Six-time All-American Patrina Allen finished seventh in her opening round heat and failed to advance to the semifinals of the 400-meters hurdles at the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.

Allen, competing in her first Olympic Games for her native Jamaica, completed her heat in a time of 59.36.

Allen was a six-time All-American while competing for Miami from 1994-98. Her six All-American honors rank second on the Hurricanes’ all-time chart behind Gillian Russell (9).

Allen won six BIG EAST outdoor titles during her career, more than anyone else in school history, including three consecutive BIG EAST titles in the 400-hurdles from 1996-98. She currently holds school outdoor records in four events including the 400-meter hurdles (57.43), 4×100-meter relay (44.29), sprint medley relay (3:51.83), shuttle hurdle relay (53.88).