Evans Kurui and Zenah Cheptoo put up impressive performances at the NCAA National Championships

Saturday, November 23

Madison, Wisc.

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Washington State University

NCAA Championships

Evans Kurui and Zenah Cheptoo put up impressive performances at the NCAA National Championships

November 23, 2024 | Cross Country

Men's 10k Results Women's 6k Results

By: WSU Athletic Comm., Zachary Daniels

MADISON, Wisc. – Zenah Cheptoo and Evans Kurui competed at the NCAA National Cross Country Championships at Thomas Zimmer Championship Course. Cheptoo finished 47^th and Kurui finished 36^th in their respective races. Kurui's finish was good enough for him to earn All-American status.

In the women's 6K race, Cheptoo finished in 47^th with a time of 20:08.5. Through the first two kilometers, Cheptoo kept close to the front of the pack, fighting to be in the top 25. At the halfway point, she climbed into the top 20. In the final push of the race, Cheptoo finished strong and ultimately concluded the race in the top 50. This race completes an extremely successful freshman year for the Kenyan.

The second race of the morning was the men's 10k in which Kurui finished in 36^th with a time of 29:23.8. After a very crowded start to the race, Kurui worked his way to the front of the pack through the first 2000 meters. With half of the race down, Kurui was fighting for the top spot with a couple of other racers at the front of the pack. Kurui fought until the end, finishing in the top 40 to complete his freshman year.

Women's 6k – WSU Individuals

Zenah Cheptoo, 20:08.8, 47^th

Men's 10k – WSU Individuals

Evans Kurui, 29:23.8, 36^th