Iowa State concluded its track and field with 11 Cyclone entries in the four-day NCAA Outdoor Championship in Eugene, Oregon.

According to Iowa State University Athletics, the 11 entries were split between seven men competing in six events and three women competing in individual events alongside the 4×400 meter relay. Iowa State headed to nationals with five qualifiers ranked in the top 10 seed positions.

Day one

According to the NCAA, on the first day, freshman Joash Ruto cemented first place in the 3,000-meter steeplechase semifinals with a PR time of 8:22.94, earning his way to the national finals on day three. Following Ruto was junior Quinton Orr, who placed 20th with a time of 8:44.02.

Senior Dugion Blackman was up next in the 800-meter semifinals, placing 17th with a time of 1:48.15.

In shot put, senior Cam Jones finished his career at Iowa State, as he placed 18th overall with a throw of 18.62 meters. Jones now totals six career All-American honors while at Iowa State.

Continuing the day, sophomore Mikey McClain placed 21st in the 200 meter semifinals with a sprint of 20.79 seconds.

To finish off the first day of events, junior Rodgers Kiplimo placed fourth overall in the 10,000 meter final with a time of 29:10.89.

Day Two

On day two of the NCAA Championships, three events took place for the Cyclones. With junior Rachel Joseph setting the tone for Iowa State early on, as she placed fifth in the 400 meter semifinals with a sprint of 50.77, which earned her a trip to the finals on day four.

Following Joseph was junior Makayla Clark in the 800 meter semifinals, where Clark placed 23rd overall with a time of 2:28.86.

The women’s 4×400 meter relay finished the Cyclones events on day two, with sophomore Brooklyn Sandvig, freshman Karynne David, Clark and Joseph placing 17th overall with a time of 3:32.58.

Day three

On the third day of the NCAA National Championship, to close off the men’s events, Ruto started the day competing in the 3000 meter steeplechase final. Ruto placed fourth overall with a time of 8:20.47

Finishing the men’s events, Bera competed in the 5000 meter final, where he placed 11th overall with a time of 13:30.52.

Iowa State finished the NCAA Outdoor Championship, with the men securing 30th place with a 10-point finish

Day four

On the final day of the NCAA Championships, Joseph competed in the 400 meter finals, where she secured sixth place overall with a time of 51.36.

According to Iowa State University Athletics, Joseph became the first multi-time outdoor 400 meter All-American in Iowa State women’s history. Alongside becoming the fourth woman to earn First Team honors since 1984.

Junior Maelle Porcher closed out the championship, as she competed in the 5000 meter and placed 12th with a time of 15:41.76.