Wesley Kiptoo sets new school record in day two of the Razorback Invitational

Wesley Kiptoo celebrates after winning the individual Big 12 title at the Big 12 Cross Country Championships on Friday. (Photo credit: Denny Medley/Random Photography)

Jordan Swanson
January 30, 2021

Sophomore transfer, Wesley Kiptoo, capped off his weekend at the Razorback Invitational by setting a new school record in the 3,000-meter run.

Kiptoo would finish the race in third place, with a time of 7:48.36. This mark would be good enough to beat the former record set by Edwin Kurgat in 2020 at the Millrose games. This time also puts Kiptoo at the No. 4 spot in the NCAA.

Iowa State also had solid performances from their mid distance crew. Alex Lomong, 1:50.11, and Tanner Anderson, 1:51.19, took 3rd and 4th overall respectively in the 800-meter dash. Junior David Thompson would also go on to win his section with a new PR of 1:53.04.

Iowa State will have the weekend off next week and will be back in action February 12th and 13th at the Iowa State Classic.