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NCAA West First Round
Track and Field’s Barrios Claims Javelin Title, Ciccolini Joins in Punching Ticket to NCAA Championship Final
5/28/2026 10:30:00 PM | Track & Field
Barrios now seeks her second-straight national title for javelin.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Missouri track and field's Valentina Barrios secured the victory for javelin throw during the second day of the NCAA West Regional Championships Thursday at John McDonnell Field, with Skylar Ciccolini additionally advancing to the final round in Eugene, Ore.
RECAP
Barrios, the defending national champion, advanced to the NCAA Championship Final with a throw of 57.35m (188-2), coming off of her victory at the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships. The senior qualifies for the final event for the second consecutive year.
Joining her is Ciccolini, notching 11th with a mark of 50.51m (165-8), signifying the fourth time she has qualified for finals.
"There were tough conditions at the beginning of the competition and at the end," Head Coach Brett Halter said. "Valentina and Skylar fought hard and demonstrated terrific competitive integrity. Both are in great form as we head to the finals in two weeks."
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THURSDAY, MAY 28 – NCAA WEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Fayetteville, Ark. |
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FIELD EVENTS |
Place-Athlete-Mark | Notes (PR = personal record / FR = facility record) |
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Hammer Throw (W) |
19th – Petra Gombas – 60.47m (198-4) |
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Javelin Throw (W) |
1st – Valentina Barrios – 57.35m (188-2) 11th – Skylar Ciccolini – 50.51m (165-8) 18th – Val Galligan – 48.53m (159-2) 36th – Morgan Cannon – 45.05m (147-9) |
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RUNNING EVENTS |
Place-Athlete-Mark | Notes (PR = personal record / FR = facility record) |
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1500m First Round (W) |
26th – Suzy Lecoutre – 4:20.93 |
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10,000m Semifinal (W) |
15th – Monica Wanjiku – 33:08.68 |
UP NEXT
The men return to John McDonnell Field for the third day of competition, beginning with the 3000m steeplechase at 5:40 p.m., followed by the 400m hurdles quarterfinals at 7:25 p.m.
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