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Kiptanui Runner-Up on First Day of Raleigh Relays
Mar 26, 2026 | Track & Field
RALEIGH, N.C. – Silas Kiptanui's runner-up finish in the 3,000m steeplechase highlighted Tulane's first day at the Raleigh Relays Thursday, hosted by North Carolina State at the Paul Derr Track Facility. Gilbert Rono added a top-10 mark in program history in the 1,500m to further highlight the opening day for the Green Wave.
Action opened with field events as Aiden Yang posted a 53.98m in the men's javelin to place 21st. In the women's javelin, Sofie Groeninger placed 25th with a mark of 37.91m.
Men's track events came next, and Gilbert Rono ran his way into the Wave record book with a time of 3:47.67 in the 1,500m, good for seventh in program history. He placed 70th in the event. Two other Wave athletes ran in the race, with Daniel Reza (3:53.90) placing 183rd and Paul James Pam (3:55.19) placing 195th.
The primary highlight of the afternoon was Silas Kiptanui's performance in the 3,000m steeplechase. He was the event's runner-up with a time of 8:29.21, finishing behind only Kentucky's Collins Kiprop Kipngok and his mark of 8:24.48. Kiptanui was denied the program's record by only his own time of 8:25.51 from last season.
A trio of Tulane athletes hit the track for the 5,000m with Rogerio Amaral leading the way at 14:15.54, placing 64th. Tommy Rice was 80th with a time of 14:19.24, and Cooper Sorsen was 204th with his mark of 15:19.40. The day concluded with the 10,000m, and Juan Giron was the lone Tulane participant. He placed 88th with a time of 30:59.96.
Action continues tomorrow with day two of the three-day meet. Friday's slate kicks off at 9:00 a.m. CT with field events. Track events get underway at 9:45 a.m. CT with short distance races before the women's distance events take off. The meet will stream on ACC Network Xtra during a three-hour window between 6:00-9:00 p.m. CT.
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Action opened with field events as Aiden Yang posted a 53.98m in the men's javelin to place 21st. In the women's javelin, Sofie Groeninger placed 25th with a mark of 37.91m.
Men's track events came next, and Gilbert Rono ran his way into the Wave record book with a time of 3:47.67 in the 1,500m, good for seventh in program history. He placed 70th in the event. Two other Wave athletes ran in the race, with Daniel Reza (3:53.90) placing 183rd and Paul James Pam (3:55.19) placing 195th.
The primary highlight of the afternoon was Silas Kiptanui's performance in the 3,000m steeplechase. He was the event's runner-up with a time of 8:29.21, finishing behind only Kentucky's Collins Kiprop Kipngok and his mark of 8:24.48. Kiptanui was denied the program's record by only his own time of 8:25.51 from last season.
A trio of Tulane athletes hit the track for the 5,000m with Rogerio Amaral leading the way at 14:15.54, placing 64th. Tommy Rice was 80th with a time of 14:19.24, and Cooper Sorsen was 204th with his mark of 15:19.40. The day concluded with the 10,000m, and Juan Giron was the lone Tulane participant. He placed 88th with a time of 30:59.96.
Action continues tomorrow with day two of the three-day meet. Friday's slate kicks off at 9:00 a.m. CT with field events. Track events get underway at 9:45 a.m. CT with short distance races before the women's distance events take off. The meet will stream on ACC Network Xtra during a three-hour window between 6:00-9:00 p.m. CT.
TICKETS
Tickets for the football, volleyball and men's and women's basketball campaigns can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL TULANE ATHLETICS APP
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 ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Tulane cross country and track & field on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
GREEN WAVE CLUB
Giving to the Green Wave Club provides Tulane Athletics with the resources student‑athletes need to excel in competition and in the classroom. Your support directly improves the lives of current and future Green Wave student‑athletes and enhances Tulane's competitiveness in intercollegiate athletics. Make a gift today by calling (504) 865‑5356, emailing greenwaveclub@tulane.edu, or visiting GreenWaveClub.com.
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