Kipchirchir's School-Record Highlights Akron's Efforts

Thursday, March 27

Raleigh, N.C.

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Raleigh Relays

Kipchirchir's School-Record Highlights Akron's Efforts

March 27 | Track & Field

RALEIGH RELAYS: FINAL RESULTS (PDF) | MEET INFORMATION | LIVE STATS

RALEIGH, N.C. - University of Akron freshman Bismack Kipchirchir (Eldama Ravine, Kenya) ran a school-record time of 8:37.85 in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase to highlight the efforts of the Zips' track and field team at the Raleigh Relays on Thursday (March 28).

HOW IT HAPPENED:
• Kipchirchir's performance in the 3,000-meter steeplechase represents the fastest time by a Mid-American Conference runner since at least 2012.
• Sophomore Titus Kirui (Eldoret, Kenya) posted a time of 14:27.68 in the men's 5,000 meters.

UP NEXT:
Akron competes at the Don McGarey Invitational and Raleigh Relays on Friday (March 28)

THURSDAY MEN'S RESULTS:
3,000-Meter Steeplechase: Bismack Kipchirchir (4th-8:37.85); 5,000 Meters: Titus Kirui (149th-14:27.68)