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CLOVIS, Calif. — Little Wil had a big weekend.

Baylor freshman Wil London claimed the 400-meter title at the USA Track and Field Junior Championships Sunday. The former Waco High sprinter ran 45.61 in the final, edging Missouri freshman Kahmari Montgomery (45.64) for the gold medal.

London became the fourth Baylor athlete to win a USATF junior national title in the 400, joining Quentin Iglehart-Summers (2006), Darold Williamson (2002) and Deon Minor (1991, ’92).

On the women’s side, Baylor freshman Taylor Bennett clocked 23.20 in the 200-meter dash to finish second. Jayla Kirkland closed with a flourish in the final 20 meters to take gold at 23.16.

By virtue of their performances, London and Bennett qualify for the U.S. team at the IAAF World Under-20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, July 19-24.

However, London will still have a chance to bypass that meet for an even bigger stage. He plans to compete at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials beginning Friday and running through July 10 in Eugene, Ore.