DES MOINES, Iowa, June 13 (UPI) -- Richard Thompson won the 100-meter dash and ran a leg on LSU's winning sprint relay team Friday at the NCAA Track and Field Championships.
Thompson turned in a 10.12 100 to edge Travis Padgett of Clemson and his LSU teammate Trindon Holliday.
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Florida State's Walter Dix settled for fourth place, but the Seminoles took over the team lead with 32 points -- one more than LSU.
In the women's team race, Arizona State moved in front, thanks to a 1-2 finish in the discus throw by Sarah Stevens and Tai Battle. The Wildcats had 36 points, with LSU in second at 31.
LSU's Kelly-Ann Baptiste won the women's 100 in 11.20, defeating Simone Facey of Texas A&M by .07 of a second.
The championships conclude Saturday.
