Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Two Blue Raiders land All-American efforts at NCAAs
6/7/2017 10:07:00 PM | Track & Field/Cross Country
Choge, Rutto jumpstart MT in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — On day one of the NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships, a pair of Blue Raiders claimed All-American accolades as Eliud Rutto and Jacob Choge kicked off the week for the Blue Raiders.
Rutto capped his Blue Raider career garnering Honorable Mention All-American accolades. The senior clocked a time of 1:50.54 to finish 24th overall. Thursday's performance also marks the seventh All-American honor throughout his collegiate track and field career.
Choge finished the 10000-meter run with a time of 29:25.64 for a 14th-place finish to take home Second Team All-American honors in his first trip to the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
Choge is also set to compete in the 5000-meter run Friday night.
The Blue Raiders return to the track Thursday as Abike Egbeniyi and Agnes Abu take the stage in the women's 800-meter run. The qualifying round is set for 8:14 p.m.
The NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships will continue its broadcast Friday afternoon on the ESPN family of networks. For complete coverage and broadcast details, visit http://www.ncaa.com/championships/trackfield-outdoor/d1/broadcast-info.
Men's Results
800 Meter:
24. Eliud Rutto, 1:50.54
10000 Meter:
14. Jacob Choge, 29:25.64
Rutto capped his Blue Raider career garnering Honorable Mention All-American accolades. The senior clocked a time of 1:50.54 to finish 24th overall. Thursday's performance also marks the seventh All-American honor throughout his collegiate track and field career.
Choge finished the 10000-meter run with a time of 29:25.64 for a 14th-place finish to take home Second Team All-American honors in his first trip to the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
Choge is also set to compete in the 5000-meter run Friday night.
The Blue Raiders return to the track Thursday as Abike Egbeniyi and Agnes Abu take the stage in the women's 800-meter run. The qualifying round is set for 8:14 p.m.
The NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships will continue its broadcast Friday afternoon on the ESPN family of networks. For complete coverage and broadcast details, visit http://www.ncaa.com/championships/trackfield-outdoor/d1/broadcast-info.
Men's Results
800 Meter:
24. Eliud Rutto, 1:50.54
10000 Meter:
14. Jacob Choge, 29:25.64
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