Richmond Hill graduate Shaquille Walker ran the second-fastest qualifying time in the 800-meters today at the NCAA Track & Field West Preliminaries, advancing to the outdoor championships next month in Eugene, Ore. Walker won his heat in 1:48.07.

Walker, of BYU, broke his own school record in the 800 in April, running a 1:44.99. He finished fifth at the NCAA outdoor championships last year and also won a gold medal at the World University Games.