The University of Akron Athletics
Wednesday, June 11
Eugene, Ore.
All Day
University of Akron
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NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Photo by: Jaden Coleman
Garretson and Kipchirchir Culminate Akron's Run at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
June 11 | Track & Field
NCAA OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS: WEDNESDAY RESULTS (PDF) | PHOTO GALLERY | MEET INFORMATION | SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | LIVE STATS | WEDNESDAY LIVE VIDEO | WEDNESDAY LIVE VIDEO (POLE VAULT) | FRIDAY LIVE VIDEO
EUGENE, Ore. – University of Akron men's track and field team capped its 2025 campaign with a pair of Zips earning All-America status at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by the University of Oregon at Historic Heyward Field on Wednesday (June 11).
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• Redshirt senior Hunter Garretson (Newcomerstown, Ohio) capped his decorated Akron career in the men's pole vault. Persevering through injury, he was unable to clear the bar at the 17-9.75 (5.43m) before passing his final two attempts at the height. His two opportunities at 18-1.75 (5.53m) also were not successful.
• Freshman Bismack Kipchirchir (Eldama Ravine) garnered Second-Team All-America accolades registering the 12th-best semifinal effort in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase crossing the line in 8:35.58. The top five finishers in each heat and the next two top times advanced to Friday's final with Kipchirchir falling one spot shy of an appearance in the finals.
UP NEXT:
Akron concluded its 2025 outdoor track campaign with tonight's performances at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
WEDNEDAY MEN'S FINAL RESULTS:
Pole Vault: Hunter Garretson (NH)
WEDNESDAY MEN'S SEMIFINAL RESULTS:
3,000-Meter Steeplechase: Bismack Kipchirchir (12th-8:35.58)
EUGENE, Ore. – University of Akron men's track and field team capped its 2025 campaign with a pair of Zips earning All-America status at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by the University of Oregon at Historic Heyward Field on Wednesday (June 11).
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• Redshirt senior Hunter Garretson (Newcomerstown, Ohio) capped his decorated Akron career in the men's pole vault. Persevering through injury, he was unable to clear the bar at the 17-9.75 (5.43m) before passing his final two attempts at the height. His two opportunities at 18-1.75 (5.53m) also were not successful.
• Freshman Bismack Kipchirchir (Eldama Ravine) garnered Second-Team All-America accolades registering the 12th-best semifinal effort in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase crossing the line in 8:35.58. The top five finishers in each heat and the next two top times advanced to Friday's final with Kipchirchir falling one spot shy of an appearance in the finals.
UP NEXT:
Akron concluded its 2025 outdoor track campaign with tonight's performances at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
WEDNEDAY MEN'S FINAL RESULTS:
Pole Vault: Hunter Garretson (NH)
WEDNESDAY MEN'S SEMIFINAL RESULTS:
3,000-Meter Steeplechase: Bismack Kipchirchir (12th-8:35.58)
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