Bell Sets New 600-Meter Record at Vanderbilt

Photo by: Adit Wratsangka - Murray State Athletics

2/10/2023 11:58:00 PM | Women's Track and Field

Kayla Bell breaks 33-year-old 600-meter record to win event at Vanderbilt

Murray State track and field kicked off day one at Music City Indoor Challenge. Kayla Bell retakes the spotlight by winning the 600-meter and breaking the school's 33-year-old record with a time of 1:29.89.

Stephanie Saleem set the previous record (1:31.60) in 1990.

"Kayla ran a great race and smashed the school record which should give her confidence going into tomorrow in the 800-meter," said head coach Adam Kiesler.

The Racers came close to personal records as they move closer to the Missouri Valley Conference Championship.

"There were a lot of performances where we see bright things ahead and at this time of the year, that's what we are looking for," said Kiesler.

MSU looks to resume the trend tomorrow.