Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Middle Tennessee Wraps Day Two with Steeplechase Bronze
5/15/2026 11:18:00 PM | Men's Cross Country and Track & Field, Women's Cross Country and Track & Field, Track & Field/Cross Country
MURFRESSBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee concluded the second day of the 2026 CUSA Outdoor Track and Field Championship with a bronze medal in the men's 3000m steeplechase.
Juan Lucas De La Fuente secured third place in the men's 3000m steeplechase with a time of 10:03.80, earning the Blue Raiders a spot on the podium.
Chidinma Agu posted a time of 23.70 in the women's 200m prelims. Mustapha Bokpin finished the men's 200m prelims in 20.11, ranking second on the 2026 DI Top 100 Track & Field Performance List. In the women's 800m prelims, Privillege Chikara qualified with a time of 2:09.91. Emma Thomas and Laila Williams set personal bests at 2:14.09 and 2:22.40. Ross Evans also achieved a personal best of 1:54.06 in the men's 800m prelims.
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Middle Tennessee will host the second day of the 2026 CUSA Outdoor Championship on Saturday, May 16, at Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium. Events begin at 11 am.
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