Edwin Kibichiy Qualifies For 3,000m Steeplechase Finals
June 08, 2016 | Track & Field
Kibichiy wins the semfinals with a personal best time
LOUISVILLE, KY. -- Edwin Kibichiy advanced to the finals of the 3,000m steeplechase on the first day of competition at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore. at historic Hayward Field.
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"Edwin was very patient tonight as he won the first semifinal heat," said head coach Dale Cowper. "Edwin and Coach Walker have done a tremendous job of preparing for this weekend's championship. I'm sure Friday's steeplechase final will be exciting to watch."Â
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Kibichiy won the first semifinal heat with a career best time of 8:33.56. Overall he finished first overall and qualified Friday's final. He has earned second team All-American honors in the event the last two seasons for the Cardinals.Â
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On Thursday Emmonnie Henderson will compete in the first of two events, the shot put at 9:30 p.m. ET. Henderson is making her second NCAA Championship appearance after earning All-America honors in the shot put last year.Â
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NCAA Championships
June 8, 2015 | Hayward Field | Eugene, Ore.
Men's 3000m Steeplechase
1. Edwin Kibichiy - 8:33.56
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"Edwin was very patient tonight as he won the first semifinal heat," said head coach Dale Cowper. "Edwin and Coach Walker have done a tremendous job of preparing for this weekend's championship. I'm sure Friday's steeplechase final will be exciting to watch."Â
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Kibichiy won the first semifinal heat with a career best time of 8:33.56. Overall he finished first overall and qualified Friday's final. He has earned second team All-American honors in the event the last two seasons for the Cardinals.Â
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On Thursday Emmonnie Henderson will compete in the first of two events, the shot put at 9:30 p.m. ET. Henderson is making her second NCAA Championship appearance after earning All-America honors in the shot put last year.Â
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NCAA Championships
June 8, 2015 | Hayward Field | Eugene, Ore.
Men's 3000m Steeplechase
1. Edwin Kibichiy - 8:33.56
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