Wednesday, June 6
Eugene, OR
Hampton University
vs
NCAA National Outdoor T&F Championships
Photo by: Cody Clifton
KIRUI RUNS IN NCAA STEEPLECHASE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
6.5.18 | Men's Track (Indoor/Outdoor)
EUGENE, Or. – Hampton University freshman Wesley Kirui will participate in the 2018 NCAA Division I Men's Track and Field Championships starting on Wednesday at the University of Oregon.
Kirui became the first Hampton distance runner to earn a spot in the nationals as he will participate in the 3000 meter steeplechase on Wednesday night. He runs in the first of two 12-person heats starting at 8:02 pm. The top five finishers in each heat and the next two fastest times will advance to Friday night's 8:54 pm final.
A freshman from Kenya, Kirui ran a school record 8:45.73 in the NCAA East Regional to qualify for the nationals.
Wednesday and Thursday will be broadcast on ESPN2; Wednesday's coverage will begin at 7:30 p.m., with Thursday's coverage starting at 7 p.m. On Friday, ESPN will broadcast starting at 8:30 p.m., and Saturday's coverage on ESPN will begin at 6:30 p.m.
You can follow the results of the championships by clicking here
For more information on Hampton University track and field, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5757 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.
Kirui became the first Hampton distance runner to earn a spot in the nationals as he will participate in the 3000 meter steeplechase on Wednesday night. He runs in the first of two 12-person heats starting at 8:02 pm. The top five finishers in each heat and the next two fastest times will advance to Friday night's 8:54 pm final.
A freshman from Kenya, Kirui ran a school record 8:45.73 in the NCAA East Regional to qualify for the nationals.
Wednesday and Thursday will be broadcast on ESPN2; Wednesday's coverage will begin at 7:30 p.m., with Thursday's coverage starting at 7 p.m. On Friday, ESPN will broadcast starting at 8:30 p.m., and Saturday's coverage on ESPN will begin at 6:30 p.m.
You can follow the results of the championships by clicking here
For more information on Hampton University track and field, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5757 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.
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