Joseph defends open 400 title, Cyclone teams place top five
Iowa State's track and field teams performed well at the 2026 Big 12 outdoor conference championships, with both the men's and women's teams finishing in the top five. Rachel Joseph highlighted the event by defending her outdoor 400 meter title with a record-setting time. The teams will now prepare for the upcoming NCAA West Prelims in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
- ▪The women's team placed fourth with 72 points, while the men's team secured fifth with 82.5 points.
- ▪Rachel Joseph broke both the facility and school records in the 400 meter dash with a time of 50.08.
- ▪Iowa State was one of only three programs in the conference to have both teams finish in the top five.
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