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Time - the measured period during which an action exists. In track and field, it's how the running events are gauged, how the competitors are distinguished, how records are kept.

Last weekend in Flagstaff, sophomore Brianna Glenn defied time.

During the annual double-dual meet with Arizona State and Northern Arizona, Glenn competed in four events - the triple jump, the long jump, the 60-meter dash and the 200-meter. She set indoor UA records in the last three.

"I felt all the hard work and training had paid off, this is what I strive for," Glenn said.

Glenn's sprinting coach, Fred Harvey, said her performance was truly astounding.

"She's fully deserving, the feat she accomplished this last weekend will probably not be repeated," Harvey said.

Glenn's performance was even more amazing considering the time frame which she was dealing with.

At 7:05 p.m., Glenn scratched on her first long jump attempt.

Five minutes later, she ran in the 60m dash and broke the UA school record with a time of 7.34 seconds.

Glenn headed back to the long jump at 7:20 and rewrote the school record book with a jump of 20 feet, 7 1/2 inches.

Finally, at 7:35, Glenn competed in the 200 and set another school record with a time of 24.05 seconds.

Thirty minutes. Three school records.

"She's a very talented young lady who's just learning how to compete, and now just learning how to jump," Harvey said. "Before she was just using raw talent."

Even with the recent accolades, Glenn is not satisfied.

"I want to continue to improve and achieve some of my goals such as becoming an All-American and doing well come championship time," Glenn said.

Because Glenn has two years left at Arizona, the coaching staff wants to continue to guide her into improving as a competitor.

"With her abilities, we as a coaching staff must remember to channel her talents and not get too excited with talents, not to overextend her," Harvey said.

Glenn said she has a new focus this season, which has improved her performance thus far.

"This year, I'm a lot more focused and dedicated, it's more than just being out there," said Glenn, who gave credit to her coach and family for their continued support.

"Coach Harvey's belief in me makes me believe I can achieve my goals, to become better," she said. "And my family, they're my biggest fans."

Coming off a freshman year, in which Glenn was able to set two school records in the 60 and 200, she now looks to improve from last weekend in preparation for the NCAA Championships on March 10-11.