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Iowan Runners Dominate National Track & Field Scene
27 May
Summary
- Steffen set a new program record in the 3,000m steeplechase.
- Sobaski earned runner-up honors in the 3,000m steeplechase.
- Witt siblings achieved podium finishes at NCAA Division II nationals.
Iowa's collegiate athletes demonstrated remarkable talent at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Peyton Steffen of Central College set a new program record, finishing runner-up in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 10:11.25. She also placed third in the 5,000 meters.
Wartburg College's Lance Sobaski earned a second-place finish in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, running 8:41.35. Central College's Jack Brown secured fifth place in the same event. Loras College's Keelee Leitzen was a national runner-up in the women's 800 meters.
At the NCAA Division II nationals, Riley Witt finished third in the men's 800 meters, and his wife, Kiki Witt, also placed third in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase, setting a new school record. Further adding to the strong showing, various Iowa athletes achieved All-American honors in multiple events.
Beyond collegiate competitions, Iowa athletes excelled in road races. Merga Gemeda won the Brian Kraft Memorial 5K in Minneapolis. The Bolder Boulder race saw former Iowa State runner Ryan Ford place 11th in the professional men's competition.
