Kansas State University Athletics
Fifth Wildcat Qualifies for NCAA Championship Prior to Final Day of Preliminary
May 30, 2025 | Track & Field
Prabhu will be the youngest athlete competing for K-State as a freshman
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Freshman Selva Prabhu finished runner-up in the men's triple jump on Friday (May 30) to clinch a qualifying Championship spot during the NCAA West Preliminary at E.B. Cushing Stadium.
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The men wrapped up competition on the third day of events prior to the NCAA Championship on June 11-14 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., as five Wildcats have now qualified for the final meet of the season; Prabhu, sophomore Riley Marx and seniors Monique Hardy, Shalom Olotu and Emil Uhlin.
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Prabhu recorded a big personal best in just his third competition as a Wildcat, with a leap of 16.49m (54' 1 ¼"). His mark is now no. 3 in the K-State outdoor all-time records, his furthest by more than a foot and a half. Prabhu will be the second jumper to join the K-State squad heading to Nationals, joining Olotu in the women's long jump.
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Junior Jhavor Bennett also competed in the triple jump, finishing 19th with a jump of 15.76m (51' 8 ½"). Two men also competed in the discus throw, junior Gary Moore Jr. claiming 25th place with a throw of 55.83m (183' 2"), two inches shy of his personal best, as fellow junior Nate Collier landed at 51.69m (169' 7") in 43rd place.
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Senior Tommy Hazen competed in his second consecutive 3,000 meter steeplechase in the West Preliminary, this time finishing with a time of 9:07.85 with a 34th place finish.
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The final day on Saturday (May 31) includes performances in three women's field events, starting with junior Tamaiah Koonce in the discus throw at 1 p.m., CT, followed by Olotu, in her second event, and sophomore Taylor Mayo in the triple jump at 2:30 p.m. and junior Sharie Enoe in the high jump at 3:30 p.m.
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Juniors Safhia Hinds and Jourdin Edwards and senior Ludivine Aubert will race in the 400 meters hurdles quarterfinal race at 7:25 p.m. as top-24 place finishers in the first round on Thursday. The final day of competition can be streamed on ESPN+ starting with the track events.
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NCAA West Preliminary
E.B. Cushing Stadium
Bryan-College Station, Texas
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Men's Discus Throw
25. Gary Moore Jr., 55.83m (183' 2")
43. Nate Collier, 51.69m (169' 7")
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Men's Triple Jump
2. Selva Prabhu, 16.49m (54' 1 ¼")(2.0)(PR)*
19. Jhavor Bennett, 15.76m (51' 8 ½")(2.6)
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Men's 3,000 Meter Steeplechase
34. Tommy Hazen, 9:07.85
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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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The men wrapped up competition on the third day of events prior to the NCAA Championship on June 11-14 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., as five Wildcats have now qualified for the final meet of the season; Prabhu, sophomore Riley Marx and seniors Monique Hardy, Shalom Olotu and Emil Uhlin.
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Prabhu recorded a big personal best in just his third competition as a Wildcat, with a leap of 16.49m (54' 1 ¼"). His mark is now no. 3 in the K-State outdoor all-time records, his furthest by more than a foot and a half. Prabhu will be the second jumper to join the K-State squad heading to Nationals, joining Olotu in the women's long jump.
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Junior Jhavor Bennett also competed in the triple jump, finishing 19th with a jump of 15.76m (51' 8 ½"). Two men also competed in the discus throw, junior Gary Moore Jr. claiming 25th place with a throw of 55.83m (183' 2"), two inches shy of his personal best, as fellow junior Nate Collier landed at 51.69m (169' 7") in 43rd place.
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Senior Tommy Hazen competed in his second consecutive 3,000 meter steeplechase in the West Preliminary, this time finishing with a time of 9:07.85 with a 34th place finish.
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The final day on Saturday (May 31) includes performances in three women's field events, starting with junior Tamaiah Koonce in the discus throw at 1 p.m., CT, followed by Olotu, in her second event, and sophomore Taylor Mayo in the triple jump at 2:30 p.m. and junior Sharie Enoe in the high jump at 3:30 p.m.
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Juniors Safhia Hinds and Jourdin Edwards and senior Ludivine Aubert will race in the 400 meters hurdles quarterfinal race at 7:25 p.m. as top-24 place finishers in the first round on Thursday. The final day of competition can be streamed on ESPN+ starting with the track events.
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NCAA West Preliminary
E.B. Cushing Stadium
Bryan-College Station, Texas
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Men's Discus Throw
25. Gary Moore Jr., 55.83m (183' 2")
43. Nate Collier, 51.69m (169' 7")
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Men's Triple Jump
2. Selva Prabhu, 16.49m (54' 1 ¼")(2.0)(PR)*
19. Jhavor Bennett, 15.76m (51' 8 ½")(2.6)
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Men's 3,000 Meter Steeplechase
34. Tommy Hazen, 9:07.85
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