Thursday, May 3
Stanford, Calif.
All Day
Tulane University
at
Payton Jordan Invitational
Rotich, Kibet Win Events in Track & Field's Final Regular Season Meet
May 3, 2018 | Men's Track and Field, Track & Field
Results
STANFORD, Calif. – Junior Emmanuel Rotich won the 3000m steeplechase and sophomore Raymond Kibet finished first in the 400m race at the Payton Jordan Invitational on Thursday night, as Tulane track and field closed the outdoor regular season on a high note and will roll into next weekend's American Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships with momentum.
QUOTE
"I'm very encouraged by Raymond's last two races. He's come away victorious in both, and that's significant for him and his confidence heading into the conference championship. For Emmanuel, he's ready to run fast and competing well. He won against a very competitive field tonight. It's time for the postseason, and I feel that both of these athletes are well-positioned to attack the conference championship and the NCAA Regional. Getting back to Nationals is a realistic goal."
-Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Eric Peterson
HOW IT HAPPENED
Rotich took first place in the 3000m steeplechase with a season-best time of 8:40.66, improving five seconds from his first performance in the event earlier this season. His time of 8:40.66 in the event ranks third in the nation, as of Thursday night.
Kibet earned Tulane's first top finish of the night. The sophomore notched a first-place finish in the 400m race, coming across the line with a time of 47.70. His season best in the event of 46.59, which he set at the Houston Alumni Invitational, ranks No. 38 in the nation, as of Thursday night.
UP NEXT
The postseason is here. The Green Wave will head to Cincinnati, Ohio, to compete in the 2018 American Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships, which starts Friday and concludes Sunday.
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RESULTS FROM PAYTON JORDAN INVITATIONAL
400m Run
1. Raymond Kibet - 47.70
3000m Steeplechase
1. Emmanuel Rotich - 8:40.66
STANFORD, Calif. – Junior Emmanuel Rotich won the 3000m steeplechase and sophomore Raymond Kibet finished first in the 400m race at the Payton Jordan Invitational on Thursday night, as Tulane track and field closed the outdoor regular season on a high note and will roll into next weekend's American Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships with momentum.
QUOTE
"I'm very encouraged by Raymond's last two races. He's come away victorious in both, and that's significant for him and his confidence heading into the conference championship. For Emmanuel, he's ready to run fast and competing well. He won against a very competitive field tonight. It's time for the postseason, and I feel that both of these athletes are well-positioned to attack the conference championship and the NCAA Regional. Getting back to Nationals is a realistic goal."
-Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Eric Peterson
HOW IT HAPPENED
Rotich took first place in the 3000m steeplechase with a season-best time of 8:40.66, improving five seconds from his first performance in the event earlier this season. His time of 8:40.66 in the event ranks third in the nation, as of Thursday night.
Kibet earned Tulane's first top finish of the night. The sophomore notched a first-place finish in the 400m race, coming across the line with a time of 47.70. His season best in the event of 46.59, which he set at the Houston Alumni Invitational, ranks No. 38 in the nation, as of Thursday night.
UP NEXT
The postseason is here. The Green Wave will head to Cincinnati, Ohio, to compete in the 2018 American Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships, which starts Friday and concludes Sunday.
ROLL WITH THE WAVE
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Follow Tulane track & field on Twitter and Facebook for updates and news. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and @TulaneAthletics on Snapchat.
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RESULTS FROM PAYTON JORDAN INVITATIONAL
400m Run
1. Raymond Kibet - 47.70
3000m Steeplechase
1. Emmanuel Rotich - 8:40.66
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