Former Cardinal Matt Hughes Advances to Steeplechase Final at the World Championships
August 07, 2017 | Track & Field
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Former Cardinal All-American Matt Hughes automatically qualified for the men's 3000 meter steeplechase final by placing third in his heat in a seasonal best performance of 8:24.79 at the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London, England.
"The plan was to sit in early and not do too much work," Hughes said following his heat. "I found myself in the lead and felt comfortable not pushing, but making sure the race didn't go super slow. I didn't mind being behind the guy from Uganda, he wasn't the best hurdler, but I gave him some room and attacked each hurdle. It felt easy - on to the final."
Hughes has battled back this year after an unfortunate training injury. The 3000 meter steeplechase final is Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 4:10 p.m. ET.
Another former Cardinal, Tarah Korir, finished 51st in the women's marathon for Canada. She finished with a time of 2:44.30.
"The plan was to sit in early and not do too much work," Hughes said following his heat. "I found myself in the lead and felt comfortable not pushing, but making sure the race didn't go super slow. I didn't mind being behind the guy from Uganda, he wasn't the best hurdler, but I gave him some room and attacked each hurdle. It felt easy - on to the final."
Hughes has battled back this year after an unfortunate training injury. The 3000 meter steeplechase final is Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 4:10 p.m. ET.
Another former Cardinal, Tarah Korir, finished 51st in the women's marathon for Canada. She finished with a time of 2:44.30.
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