NEW ORLEANS, LA. (June 12) – The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its NCAA Division I All-Americans on June 10, and the FAMU Lady Rattler track team has four members on the squad, with one individual earning two slots and an honorable mention.

Nakia Linson, a junior sprinter from Tucker, Ga., made second team All-American in the 200m dash.  She ran 23.33 at the national championship in Eugene, Oregon, earning her the No.15 place in the country.  She was also the second leg of the Lady Rattler 4x100m relay team that place No.12 in the country, with a time of 44.85.  The additional members of the relay team were Dynasty Jones, Jasmine Smith and Ashley Ivey.

Linson also made honorable mention All-American for her performance in the 100m dash.  Considered the fastest sprinter in the MEAC for her victory in the 100m dash, she and her teammates avenged their slim defeat in the MEAC championship, by besting UMES at the NCAA championship.

Coach Darlene Moore returns a solid core for the upcoming season, as only Dynasty Jones will be graduating.  “This is my first time making it to the big dance during my four year career at FAMU.  It was very fulfilling for me career-wise.  Although my main objective is to win a MEAC Championship as well, it is always a tremendous feat for your athletes to go to the NCAA and compete on the national stage.  Now that we've made our first appearance under my tenure, my young ladies know what we have to continue to do in order to make it back for the upcoming years.  It was really a wonderful track experience for all of us and we're looking forward to making it back next year,” Moore concluded.