East Central University Athletics

Track & Field Competes at KT Woodman Classic

4/10/2023 11:38:00 AM

WICHITA, Kan. – The East Central University men's and women's track & field teams competed at the KT Woodman Classic this past weekend, hosted by Wichita State University, and generated nine new personal bests to go along with three new season bests to close out the meet.
 
KT Woodman Classic Results
 
The Tigers were highlighted by a first-place finish in the men's 3000 steeplechase by junior Michael Iyali in a time of 9:29.50. This is Iyali's second victory in the 3000 steeplechase this season, with his previous top finish at the Hendrix College Alumni Invite on March 11.
 
Aspel Kiprob claimed the only NCAA DII provisional marks for the Tigers with a third-place finish in the 5000 meter run with a time on 14:16.02.
 
On the women's side, the Tigers were led by Abigael Kemboi who placed 14^th in the 5000 meter run with a time of 18:10.18.
 
The East Central University men's and women's track & field teams will split the squads to two meets next week, including the Sooner Invite (April 14-15) and the Bryan Clay Invitational (April 13-15).
 

Men's Results
Student-Athlete	Event	Place	Time/Distance
Michael Iyali	3000 Steeplechase	1st	9:29.50
Aspel Kiprob	5000 Meters	3rd	14:16.02
Oliver Kiptoo	5000 Meters	10th	14:35.21
Amos Pkiach	5000 Meters	14th	14:44.90
Matt Norton Jordan Garcia Elijah Bloyed Joshua Robertson Gilberto Palomo	1500 Meters 1500 Meters 1500 Meters 1500 Meters 5000 Meters	32nd 55th 65th 71st 36th	4:04.19 4:21.0 4:35.07 4:40.78 15:38.58
AJ Gustin	5000 Meters	53rd	16:01.11
Zander Woodward	5000 Meters	60th	16:32.60
Maverick Stephenson	5000 Meters	61st	16:35.90
Peyton Holland	Shot Put	12th	13.72 (45'.25")
	Discus	15th	43.65m (143'2")
Women's Results Student-Athlete	Event	Place	Time/Distance
Abigael Kemboi	5000 Meters	14th	18:10.18
Kaylyn Cotner	High Jump	18th	1.49m (4'10.5")
Chinyere Mgbemena	800 Meter	41st	2:46.15
Madison Ham	1500 Meters	43rd	5:02.97
Emisela Martines	1500 Meters	65th	5:37.54