Korir, Kiprob, and Kipkemboi to Race at NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships
EMPORIA, Kan. – East Central University Track & Field standouts
Paul Korir,
Aspel Kiprob and
Peter Kipkemboi have earned the opportunity to compete at the 2024 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Emporia, Kanas.
This trio marks only the second time in the program's history that outdoor national qualifiers have been selected, and notably, they are the first group of multiple athletes to be invited. The 2024 Championships are scheduled to take place from May 23
rd to the 25
th at Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas. Emporia State University will host the event.
Paul Korir and
Aspel Kiprob will take the national track in the 3000m Steeple. Both athletes set NCAA Provisional marks during the GAC Outdoor Championships two weeks prior, clinching first and second place respectively. Korir's impressive time of 8:53.85 clocks in as the 14
th fastest time in all of Division II, while Kiprob holds the 17
th fastest mark with a time of 8:55.43.
Meanwhile, the GAC Men's Track & Field MVP,
Peter Kipkemboi, punched his ticket to the national stage in the 5000m following a record-breaking performance at the GAC Outdoor Championships. He secured his first victory of the weekend while also breaking the GAC Championship record crossing the line in a time of 14:45.62, which stands as the 16
th best time across Division II. Despite also dominating in the 1500m and 800m events, Kipkemboi's qualification is solely for the 5000m run.
