The University of Louisville track & field teams made a strong showing on the first day of the NCAA East Regionals on Wednesday, securing two spots at the upcoming NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
Jake Burkey and Ian Kibiwot Advance to Nationals
Jake Burkey:
- Event: Men’s Long Jump
- Result: 9th Place
- Performance: Matched personal best with a mark of 7.58m (24-10.5) on his second attempt.
- Note: This is Burkey’s second consecutive berth to the outdoor national championships.
Ian Kibiwot:
- Event: Men’s 10,000 Meters
- Result: 4th Place
- Performance: Finished with a time of 29:11.43.
- Note: This marks Kibiwot’s first qualification for the national championships and he is the first Louisville male to qualify in this event since 2015.
Other Louisville Performances
Men’s Long Jump:
- Jeremiah Willis: Narrowly missed qualifying, finishing 14th with a mark of 7.48m (24-6.5).
- Roman Kuleshov: Placed 35th with a mark of 7.06m (23-2), and will compete in the men’s triple jump on Friday.
- Trae Burns: Finished 48th with a leap of 6.67m (21-10.75).
Men’s Hammer Throw:
- Erik Fertig: Concluded his collegiate career with a final mark of 60.53m (198-7), placing 30th in his third appearance at the regional meet.
Upcoming Competitions
The Louisville track & field teams will continue their quest for more national championship berths as the regional meet progresses. Stay tuned for further updates and performances from the Cardinals.
Looking Ahead
Burkey and Kibiwot will prepare for the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, bringing their top form and determination to the national stage.
hursday Competition Schedule
12:00 p.m. – Women’s Pole Vault – Paris Bond, Natalie Lark, Iliana Triantafyllou
3:00 p.m. – Women’s Long Jump – Lucy Fellows, Ariel Lawrence
3:30 p.m. – Women’s 1500m (First Round) – Rylee Penn
3:30 p.m. – Women’s Shot Put – Jayden Ulrich
NCAA East Regionals – Day One
May 22, 2024
Lexington, Ky. | University of Kentucky Outdoor Track & Field Facility
* = Personal Record
Men’s 10000m
Ian Kibiwot – 29:11.43
Men’s Long Jump
Jake Burkey – 7.58m (24-10.5)
Jeremiah Willis – 7.48m (24-6.5)
Roman Kuleshov – 7.06m (23-2)
Trae Burns – 6.67m (21-10.75)
Men’s Hammer Throw
Erik Fertig – 60.53m (198-7)
