Washington's Evan Jenkins punches ticket to NCAA Outdoor Championships
Evan Jenkins, a junior from Washington, has qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships by finishing fifth in the 10,000m race. This marks a significant achievement for Jenkins, who previously struggled at the NCAA West Prelims. He is the first Husky to compete in the 10,000m final since 2022.
- ▪Evan Jenkins finished fifth in the 10,000m with a time of 28:51.40.
- ▪He is the first Husky to participate in the 10,000m final since Kieran Lumb in 2022.
- ▪Jenkins previously held the school record and won the 2025 Big Ten Outdoor Championship in the same event.
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