Wednesday, June 11
Eugene, OR
Tulane University
at
NCAA Outdoor National Championships
Kiptanui & Cheruiyot Earn All-American Honors at NCAA Championships
Jun 13, 2025 | Track & Field
EUGENE, Ore. – The Tulane track & field duo of Silas Kiptanui and Bernard Cheruiyot both garnered All-American recognition for their performances at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Kiptanui landed Second Team All-American honors in the 3000m steeplechase while Cheruiyot earned All-American honorable mention honors in the 10,000m.
On Wednesday Kiptanui got his All-American performance off to a strong start as he placed fourth in the 3000m steeplechase semifinals. He broke the Tulane program record in the event crossing the finish line with a time of 8:25.51 to punch his ticket to the finals.
Kiptanui hit the track again on Friday for the finals of the 3000m steeplechase from Hayward Field. The sophomore secured his Second Team All-American recognition by placing 10th in the finals with a time of 8:32.20.
Cheruiyot competed in the finals of the 10,000m at the NCAA Championships on Friday night. The American Freshman of the Year put on a solid showing in his first trip to the national championships as he finished 18th overall with a time of 29:24.80. His performance garnered him more accolades to conclude his first season with the Green Wave as he landed All-American honorable mention honors.
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On Wednesday Kiptanui got his All-American performance off to a strong start as he placed fourth in the 3000m steeplechase semifinals. He broke the Tulane program record in the event crossing the finish line with a time of 8:25.51 to punch his ticket to the finals.
Kiptanui hit the track again on Friday for the finals of the 3000m steeplechase from Hayward Field. The sophomore secured his Second Team All-American recognition by placing 10th in the finals with a time of 8:32.20.
Cheruiyot competed in the finals of the 10,000m at the NCAA Championships on Friday night. The American Freshman of the Year put on a solid showing in his first trip to the national championships as he finished 18th overall with a time of 29:24.80. His performance garnered him more accolades to conclude his first season with the Green Wave as he landed All-American honorable mention honors.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Tulane cross country and track & field on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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