Crull, a graduate of Helias, won the first of the two 12-man heats with a time of 3:51.96. The senior ran among the top five for much of the race before closing with a 50.62 in the final 400 meters.

Middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz secured a spot in the women’s 1500-meter semifinals after finishing in third place in their qualifying heat at the Paris Olympics.

Middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz secured a spot in the women’s 1500-meter semifinals after finishing in third place in their qualifying heat at the Paris Olympics.