The document discusses Canadian hurdler Perdita Felicien. It describes how she defended her NCAA 100 hurdles title in 2003 and became Canada's first woman world champion in hurdles. After winning the world championship in Paris, she opted to accept the $60,000 prize and forego her final year of NCAA eligibility in order to turn professional. The document also briefly mentions Felicien winning the NCAA Indoor 60H title in 2002.