Kansas State University Athletics
Thursday, May 15
Lawrence, Kan.
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MANHATTAN, Kan. – The K-State track and field teams begin the postseason with the Big 12 Championship on Thursday-Saturday (May 15-17) in Lawrence, Kan., at Rock Chalk Park.
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Single session tickets start at $15 with a three-day pass for $30. Children four and under gain free admission. All three days will be streamed on ESPN+.
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With no K-State athletes competing in the combined events, competition will start on Thursday with the men's hammer throw at 12 p.m., while the track events will start at 6:30 p.m. with the men's preliminary 1,500 meters.
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On Friday the field events will begin at 4 p.m. with the women's pole vault and long jump. The men's preliminary 110 meter hurdles will start on the track at 5 p.m.
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The Wildcats wrapped up the regular season at home on May 9 in the Ward Haylett Invitational at R.V. Christian Track. During the day sophomores Vienna Lahner and Tavon Underwood set new meet records while 10 more were also victorious.
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Lahner won the women's 1,500 meters in 4:22.99, the fastest time ran in the meet since 2013 from Natalie Baker of Kansas at 4:25.28. Underwood won the men's 400 meter dash in 45.75 seconds, his new personal best ahead of the previous record of 46.06 from Kyle Clemons representing Adidas in 2019.
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Other notable event winners include senior Ludivine Aubert in the women's 400 meter hurdles in 57.49 seconds, the new no. 4 time in the K-State top-10, and junior Nate Collier in the men's discus with his best throw of the season at 56.25m (184' 6").
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How to follow the 'Cats: For complete information on the K-State Track and Field and Cross Country Teams, visit www.kstatesports.com and follow the team's social media channels on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.
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Single session tickets start at $15 with a three-day pass for $30. Children four and under gain free admission. All three days will be streamed on ESPN+.
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With no K-State athletes competing in the combined events, competition will start on Thursday with the men's hammer throw at 12 p.m., while the track events will start at 6:30 p.m. with the men's preliminary 1,500 meters.
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On Friday the field events will begin at 4 p.m. with the women's pole vault and long jump. The men's preliminary 110 meter hurdles will start on the track at 5 p.m.
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The Wildcats wrapped up the regular season at home on May 9 in the Ward Haylett Invitational at R.V. Christian Track. During the day sophomores Vienna Lahner and Tavon Underwood set new meet records while 10 more were also victorious.
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Lahner won the women's 1,500 meters in 4:22.99, the fastest time ran in the meet since 2013 from Natalie Baker of Kansas at 4:25.28. Underwood won the men's 400 meter dash in 45.75 seconds, his new personal best ahead of the previous record of 46.06 from Kyle Clemons representing Adidas in 2019.
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Other notable event winners include senior Ludivine Aubert in the women's 400 meter hurdles in 57.49 seconds, the new no. 4 time in the K-State top-10, and junior Nate Collier in the men's discus with his best throw of the season at 56.25m (184' 6").
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 How to follow the 'Cats: For complete information on the K-State Track and Field and Cross Country Teams, visit www.kstatesports.com and follow the team's social media channels on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.
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