Kenneth Rooks adds steeplechase national championship to BYU resume
The former American collegiate record holder in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase is now a national champion after BYU's Kenneth Rooks triumphed in 8:26.17 Friday night.
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The former American collegiate record holder in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase is now a national champion after BYU's Kenneth Rooks triumphed in 8:26.17 Friday night.
The best distance runners once again come from the state of Utah.
Ky Robinson used a 54-second last lap to win the men’s 10,000 meters on Wednesday night, running 28:10.
Stanford's Ky Robinson used a sick 1:56 final 800 to lead a 1-2 finish in the 10k -- Stanford's fourth in the last 26 years.
Casey Clinger's podium finish highlighted three more first-team All-Americans for the 14th-ranked BYU men's track and field program on the first day of the NCAA outdoor championships Wednesday in Austin, Texas.