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. Weblong is increasingly familiar with grief’s stealthy ways. Webwhen mckenzie long's mother died suddenly at age 45, she had a decision to make: Remain still in her grief, or keep running toward olympic dream. Sprinter mckenzie long finds solace in her late mother's spirit, propelling her towards her olympic ambitions amidst profound grief. Webmckenzie long was the recipient of devastating news in january. In her own words,. Webafter her incredible ncaa track and field championships run that produced three individual national titles, the rebels' mckenzie long reflects on her late mother's.
