Webwhen mckenzie long's mother died suddenly at age 45, she had a decision to make:
Weban open book like her mother, she’s talked of her bouts with anxiety, and how overwhelming the transition to professional has been.
Websince her mother’s death, long has had to lean on herself and put her focus on the track.
Webthe bracelet she gave long included an encouraging message and was delivered with comforting words.
Webbut, when life seems darkest, that’s when a light of hope on the horizon becomes most visible.
Webcompeting in memory of her mother, long capped her collegiate career by winning three titles in the ncaa outdoor championships that concluded saturday in eugene, oregon.
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