Kansas State University Athletics

2023 Cross Country Roster

Panorama Farms Classic, October 14, 2023. Women 1st, Men 5th
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Devin Chappel

Devin Chappel

  • Weight:
    null
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Garden City, Kan.
  • High School:
    Garden City
TFRRS Link (Personal Bests)

Personal Bests (Cross Country)
 10k  33:15.1 (NCAA Midwest Regional, 11/15/24)
 8k  25:35.4 (Gans Creek Invitational, 9/27/24)
 6k  20:08.9 (Bob Timmons Classic, 9/2/23)

HONORS
  • 2024-25 Academic All-Big 12 Team (Track & Field)
  • 2024 Academic All-Big 12 Team (Cross Country)
  • 2023-24 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team (Track & Field)

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024)
  • Raced in his first NCAA postseason 10k at the Midwest Regional (11/15/24) with a time of 33:15.1.
  • Started the season at the Gans Creek Invitational (9/27/24) in the 8k with a new personal best time of 25:35.4.

AS A FRESHMAN (2023)
  • Ran in his first Big 12 Championship (10/28/23) with an 8k time of 25:59.4, just shy of 26 minutes.
  • During the Panorama Farms Classic (10/14/23) he ran the 8k in a time of 26:38.5.
  • At the Gans Creek Classic (9/29/23) he ran an 8k time of 26:30.2.
  • Ran his first 8k at the John McNichols Invitational (9/16/23) with a time of 25:36.3, placing 77th.
  • In his first collegiate meet at the Bob Timmons Classic (9/2/23) he ran the 6k in 20:08.9, finishing 24th.

Personal Bests (Track)
 Mile  4:14.53 (KU-KSU-WSU Triangular, 1/17/25)
 800 Meters  1:55.42 (DeLoss Dodds Invitational, 1/31-2/1/25)
 1,000 Meters  2:30.08 (DeLoss Dodds Invitational, 1/31-2/1/25)
 1,500 Meters  3:57.72 (KT Woodman Classic, 4/11-12/25)
 5,000 Meters  14:43.59 (Oregon Team Invitational, 4/19/25)

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024-25)
OUTDOOR
  • Competed in the 1,500 meters at the Ward Haylett Invite (5/9/25) with a time of 3:58.02 in 5th place.
  • Ran his fastest 5,000 meters at the Oregon Team Invite (4/19/25) under 15 minutes in 9th place with a time of 14:43.59.
  • Recorded his 1,500 meter personal best at the KT Woodman Classic (4/11-12/25) with a time of 3:57.72.
INDOOR
  • At the Steve Miller Invite (2/7/25) he ran in the mile with a time of 4:19.01 in 4th place.
  • Ran in two events for the first time at the DeLoss Dodds Invite (1/31-2/1/25) in the 800 meters (6th; 1:55.42) and the 1,000 meters (7th; 2:30.08).
  • Competed in the mile for the first time at the KU-KSU-WSU Triangular (1/17/25) with a time of 4:14.53 in 8th place.

AS A FRESHMAN (2023-24)
OUTDOOR
  • At the Shocker Open (5/3/24) he ran in the 1,500 meters for the first time with a runner-up time of 3:59.16.
  • Ran in the 5,000 meters during the Ward Haylett Invitational (4/26/24) with a time of 15:26.77 in 4th place.
  • Started the season running in his first 5,000 meters at the WashU Distance Carnival (3/28-29/24) with a time of 15:07.02, 56th out of 278 runners.
INDOOR
Did not compete during the season.

PRIOR TO K-STATE
  • Attended Garden City High in Garden City, Kan.
  • Won the 2022 KSHSAA 6A Regional cross country championship.
  • Finished 7th in the 2022 KSHSAA 6A cross country championship.
  • Placed 3rd in the 1600 and 3200 meters in the 2022 KSHSAA 6A track and field championship.
  • Was active in National Honor Society.

IN THE CLASSROOM
  • Majoring in Kinesiology

PERSONAL
  • Son of Jeri and Jerry Chappel
  • Has three siblings; Kaitlyn, Ashleigh and Paige
K-State Track and Field | Coach Geopfert Post Meet Comments - NCAA Championships / Women's Finals
Monday, June 16
K-State Track and Field | Coach Geopfert Post Meet Comments - NCAA Championships / Men's Finals
Saturday, June 14
K-State Track and Field | Big 12 Outdoor Championships
Wednesday, May 21
K-State Track and Field | Coach Geopfert Post Meet Comments - Big 12 Day 3
Monday, May 19