AUSTIN, Texas --- Portland's Taryn Rawlings closed out an exceptional career for the Pilots on Saturday with a ninth-place finish in the 1500m at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
 
Battling tough weather conditions, including a track surface temperature above 100 degrees, Rawlings completed the race in a time of 4:15.03, just missing a podium finish.
 
"This wasn't what Taryn wanted today, but she has had an amazing season and college career," said Portland head coach Ian Solof. "She has a bright future ahead of her and I know she has a lot more to accomplish."
 
Rawlings' time is the third fastest 1500m in Portland program history. The redshirt-senior, who has earned three All-American honors during her career, owns the school's top two times as well.
 
Rawlings was recently named Portland's U.S. Bank Female Student-Athlete of the Month for her accomplishments in both the 800m and 1500m, two all-time school records which she broke within the month of May.
 
As a member of both the women's cross-country and track teams, Rawlings has garnered numerous accolades over the years, and leaves the program as one of Portland's most decorated runners.
 
NCAA Championships Results - Saturday, June 8, 2019
Women's 1500m Final
Taryn Rawlings (4:15.03)