Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

Women's cross country place fifth, Men sixth at Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational
9/25/2026 11:30:00 AM | Men's Cross Country and Track & Field, Women's Cross Country and Track & Field, Track & Field/Cross Country
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Middle Tennessee women's cross country team placed in fifth, while the men's team finished sixth at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational
The women's team had a team score of 157points, while the men's team had a team score of 168 points.
Evalyne Wambui led the Blue Raiders on the women's side, crossing the finish line second with a time of 19:05.35. Elizabeth Magoma followed with a seventh-place finish in 19:38.98. Gladys Muriithi with her debut appearance placed 37th in 20:10.67.
Privillege Chikara finished 44th in 20:14.03, Odilia Jepchumba placed 69th in 20:31.60. Viviana Salonia finished 133rd in 21:47.27, followed by Eleanor Towe in 135th place with a time of 21:54.53
On the men's side Allan Kiplagat also led the Blue Raiders, crossing the finish line in fourth with a time of 22:51.30. Gabe Allen placed 22nd in 23:18.36, followed by Solomon Sayo in 26th at 23:20.41. Moses Lekokei finished 53rd in 23:37.02.
Edger Ngibe with his debut appearance placed 63rd in 23:42.87. Kelvin Tanui finished at 108th in 24:14.73 and Juan Lucas De La Funete finished at 130th in 24:50.26
Next Up
The Blue Raiders head to Tuscaloosa, Ala. On Oct. 16 for the Crimson Classic
Follow the Blue Raiders
Stay up to date with Blue Raiders Cross Country and Track and Field on Instagram (@MTTrackField), X (@MT_TrackField), and Facebook (@MTTrack)
The women's team had a team score of 157points, while the men's team had a team score of 168 points.
Evalyne Wambui led the Blue Raiders on the women's side, crossing the finish line second with a time of 19:05.35. Elizabeth Magoma followed with a seventh-place finish in 19:38.98. Gladys Muriithi with her debut appearance placed 37th in 20:10.67.
Privillege Chikara finished 44th in 20:14.03, Odilia Jepchumba placed 69th in 20:31.60. Viviana Salonia finished 133rd in 21:47.27, followed by Eleanor Towe in 135th place with a time of 21:54.53
On the men's side Allan Kiplagat also led the Blue Raiders, crossing the finish line in fourth with a time of 22:51.30. Gabe Allen placed 22nd in 23:18.36, followed by Solomon Sayo in 26th at 23:20.41. Moses Lekokei finished 53rd in 23:37.02.
Edger Ngibe with his debut appearance placed 63rd in 23:42.87. Kelvin Tanui finished at 108th in 24:14.73 and Juan Lucas De La Funete finished at 130th in 24:50.26
Next Up
The Blue Raiders head to Tuscaloosa, Ala. On Oct. 16 for the Crimson Classic
Follow the Blue Raiders
Stay up to date with Blue Raiders Cross Country and Track and Field on Instagram (@MTTrackField), X (@MT_TrackField), and Facebook (@MTTrack)
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