Preview: Mizzou eyes NCAA Championship spots in Fayetteville
The Missouri Tigers track and field team is set to compete at the 2026 NCAA Track & Field West Regional Championships in Fayetteville. They will bring 16 athletes, including several nationally ranked contenders, aiming for NCAA Championship spots. Key athletes include javelin stars Valentina Barrios and Skylar Ciccolini, as well as distance runner Monica Wanjiku.
- ▪The NCAA West Regional Championships will take place from May 27 to 30 at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville.
- ▪Valentina Barrios and Skylar Ciccolini are ranked No. 2 and No. 3 nationally in javelin, respectively.
- ▪Elijah Limo is ranked No. 13 nationally in the 3000-meter steeplechase, while Sam Innes is ranked No. 7 in the hammer throw.
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