
Tooker and Trojan Open Championships
6/9/2021 11:31:00 PM | Track and Field
Aidan Tooker took 16th in Wednesday's 3000-meter steeplechase semifinal, missing the qualifying by four spots, but earning Second Team All-America honors in the event at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Teammate JP Trojan finished 21st in the 10,000-meter final to earn Honorable Mention All-America accolades.
In the steeplechase, Tooker was 10th in his heat – which was the significantly faster of the two races. He crossed the line in a season-best time of 8:40.42. The last spot to advance based on time was 8:32.95, set by Felix Kandie of Liberty.
Trojan finished in 29:24.08 in an event that was fast by championship meet standards. Patrick Dever won the NCAA title in a meet-record time of 27:41.87. Additionally, 15 of the 24 competitors set new personal bests in the race.
Action continues on Thuesday as Amanda Vestri and Annie Heffernan represent the Orange in the women's 10,000-meter run.
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Teammate JP Trojan finished 21st in the 10,000-meter final to earn Honorable Mention All-America accolades.
In the steeplechase, Tooker was 10th in his heat – which was the significantly faster of the two races. He crossed the line in a season-best time of 8:40.42. The last spot to advance based on time was 8:32.95, set by Felix Kandie of Liberty.
Trojan finished in 29:24.08 in an event that was fast by championship meet standards. Patrick Dever won the NCAA title in a meet-record time of 27:41.87. Additionally, 15 of the 24 competitors set new personal bests in the race.
Action continues on Thuesday as Amanda Vestri and Annie Heffernan represent the Orange in the women's 10,000-meter run.
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