Western Kentucky University Hilltopper Track & Field high jumper Katie Isenbarger is set to compete at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday afternoon at Historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
Meet Information
- Date: June 8
- Time: 4 p.m. CT
- Location: Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon
- Live Results: Available Here
- Watch: Live on ESPN2
Coach’s Comments
Head coach Brent Chumbley expressed optimism about the upcoming competition, stating, “Everything has worked out the way that we hoped it would and we’ve got the pieces in place. We just need to execute this weekend in Oregon.”
Isenbarger’s Achievement
Katie Isenbarger is one of 24 female athletes competing in the high jump event after qualifying with a height of 1.84 meters at the NCAA East Preliminary Round. Notably, she is one of only six jumpers from outside the Power Five conferences and one of four representing a Kentucky university in the event.
The Zionsville, Indiana native has broken her own program record twice this season, with her latest mark of 1.88 meters set at the Music City Challenge on April 27. This jump ranks as the eighth best in NCAA Division I this season.
Isenbarger is making history as the first Hilltopper to qualify for the outdoor women’s high jump championships in program history.
Career Highlights
Isenbarger, a dual-sport student-athlete, is the first NCAA Outdoor Championship competitor under Coach Chumbley. She is also the first Hilltopper to qualify for both indoor and outdoor championships in their career since Oliver Alexandre (2018-19).
Since joining the team in 2018, Isenbarger has amassed an impressive list of achievements:
- Two outdoor conference championships (2019, 2023)
- One indoor conference title (2023)
- Appearance in the indoor national championship (2022)
- This season’s outdoor championship qualification
Event Details
The women’s high jump event begins at 4 p.m. CT on Saturday afternoon. Fans can watch the event live on ESPN2 and follow the results through the provided live results link. This meet marks the final NCAA event for the decorated multi-sport athlete, culminating a stellar collegiate career.
