Photo by: Kelsey McHugh
Silas Kiptanui Qualifies for Steeplechase Final
Jun 10, 2026 | Track & Field
EUGENE, Ore. – Tulane sophomore Silas Kiptanui will compete for a national championship in just under 48 hours after he qualified tonight for the finals of the 3,000m steeplechase in the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. With a time of 8:26.74, Kiptanui won his heat Wednesday night at Hayward Field to advance to Friday's finals.
Tonight's competition was split into a pair of 12-man heats. Kiptanui competed in the first of the two semifinal races, delivering his time of 8:26.74 to best his heat and automatically advance to Friday's championship race. Upon the conclusion of the second heat, Kiptanui's time checks in at eighth on the overall leaderboard.
It will all come down to Friday night's final, which is scheduled for 7:24 p.m. CT. Kiptanui will take to the track as one of 12 finalists vying for the ultimate prize – a national championship. The race will air on ESPN2 as part of the network's coverage of this week's outdoor championships.
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Tonight's competition was split into a pair of 12-man heats. Kiptanui competed in the first of the two semifinal races, delivering his time of 8:26.74 to best his heat and automatically advance to Friday's championship race. Upon the conclusion of the second heat, Kiptanui's time checks in at eighth on the overall leaderboard.
It will all come down to Friday night's final, which is scheduled for 7:24 p.m. CT. Kiptanui will take to the track as one of 12 finalists vying for the ultimate prize – a national championship. The race will air on ESPN2 as part of the network's coverage of this week's outdoor championships.
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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