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Kuhn Climbs to 3rd at Iowa, Hawkeyes PR in Finale
AMES, Iowa – University of Iowa sophomore Hayden Kuhn climbed to third on Iowa’s all-time list in the 3,000-meter steeplechase on Friday at the ISU Alumni Invite.
Kuhn clocked an 8:50.99 in the event and placed second. The Marion, Iowa, native made a nine-second improvement on his previous best.
“Hayden (Kuhn) had a fantastic performance tonight in his 3,000-meter steeplechase,” associate head coach Randy Hasenbank said. “He went from 61st in the NCAA West Region rankings to 34th, which locks down a qualifying mark. I am proud of Hayden and how far he has come in this event. He has such high expectations of himself, and I am really excited about his breakthrough performance tonight.”
The Hawkeyes gained additional personal records from Lily Johannes (2:16.12) and Cameron Kalaway (2:19.28) in the women’s 800 meters and Martin Strong (1:48.94) and James Fingalsen (1:53.82) in the men’s 800. Ian Geisler (3:51.99) and Carson Houg (3:52.08) notched career bests in the men’s 1,500 meters.
UP NEXT: Iowa enters postseason competition with the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan, beginning on May 10.
Hawkeye Results
ISU Alumni Invite
Men’s 400 Meters
- Evan Schuster – 49.46
Women’s 800 Meters
- Clare Kelly – 2:13.70
- Lily Johannes – 2:16.12, PR
- Cameron Kalaway – 2:19.28, PR
- Ava Rush – 2:26.24
Men’s 800 Meters
- Martin Strong – 1:48.94, PR
- James Finaglsen – 1:53.82, PR
Women’s 1,500 Meters
- Rowan Boulter – 4:52.20
- Ellie Rathe – 5:04.32
