How BYU men athletes and other Utah ties fared at NCAA track and field prelims on Friday
BYU athletes performed well at the NCAA track and field prelims, with several qualifying for the national finals. Carter Cutting secured a second-place finish in the 1,500 meters, while Isaac Hedengren and Tayvon Kitchen also advanced in their respective events. However, James Corrigan did not qualify for nationals in the steeplechase due to a lower placement.
- ▪Carter Cutting placed second in the 1,500 meter quarterfinals with a time of 3:37.64.
- ▪Isaac Hedengren and Tayvon Kitchen advanced in the 5,000 meters with times of 13:43.28 and 13:45.94, respectively.
- ▪James Corrigan finished 20th in the 3,000 meter steeplechase and did not qualify for nationals.
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