Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2023
- Class:
- 2004
A six-time All-American in the 800 meters and five-time All-ACC selection, Nikeya Green is one of the most decorated track and field stars in Wake Forest history and the latest addition to the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame. Her official induction date will be announced at a later time.
Green was a two-time individual ACC Champion and continues to own seven of the top-eight fastest indoor 800-meter times in school history and the top-three fastest outdoor times as well. In addition to her two ACC championships in 2004, she finished fifth overall at the NCAA Championships.
Highlights from her memorable career include:
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Six-time All-American (outdoor 800 meters in 2002, 2003, 2004; indoor 800 meters 2002)
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Earned All-America honors as a member of the fourth place Distance Medley Relay team at the 2001 NCAA Indoor Championship
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ACC Champion in the 800 meters both indoors and outdoors in 2004
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Earned five All-ACC honors (2002 indoor, 2003 indoor, 2004 indoor, 2003 outdoor and 2004 outdoor)
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Placed second in the 800 meters at the 2001 USA Junior National Championships, earning junior All-America honors and a spot on the U.S. Junior National Team
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Holds the outdoor school record in the 800 meters at 2:04.46 and the indoor record at 2:05.31.
After her time with Wake Forest, she went on to win the women's 800-meter run at the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in 2007.
