Incoming Oregon freshman sprinter Ariana Washington made it clear earlier in the week that her goal was to make it on the podium at the IAAF World Junior Championships.

” To (set a) personal record and get on the medal stand,” Washington stated after the first heat of the 100 meter dash on Tuesday.

Despite finishing seventh in the 100 meters, Washington eventually accomplished her goal. Washington, and the United States women’s 4×100 team, took home the gold with a time of 43.46 on Saturday.

“This is my new home, so a gold medal at my new home is the most amazing feeling,” Washington told the Oregon track and field Twitter account. “I just can’t wait to be an Oregon Duck.”

GOLDEN GIRLS!!!! #Oregon14 #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/XgkM8Sr0Pt

— USATF (@usatf) July 27, 2014

Washington was the second leg on a team that featured fellow American sprinters Kaylin Whitney, Jada Martin and Teahna Daniels. The United States beat out second place Jamaica (43.97) and third place Germany (44.65) to win the gold medal.

Washington is just one of three incoming Oregon track and field commits that competed at the IAAF World Junior Championships. Raevyn Rogers didn’t make it out of the qualifying round after tripping and falling in the women’s 800 meter. Ashlee Moore finished in 13th place of the women’s heptathlon.

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