LONG BEACH, Cal. — Junior Emily Richards(Delaware/Hayes) followed up her historic performance at the Mt. Sac Relays with a first place finish in the 1,500-meter run at the Beach Invitational in Long Beach, Cal. on Saturday afternoon.

The junior set the school record in the event and ran the sixth fastest time in Div. III history, finishing first in 4:21.19.

Richards currently owns the best time nationally among Div. III athletes.