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NCAA West First Round
Track and Field Completes Day Three of NCAA West Regional Championships
5/29/2026 9:30:00 PM | Track & Field
A trio of men represented the Black and Gold in the 3000m Steeplechase and 400m Hurdles Quarterfinals.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Missouri track and field finished the third day of the NCAA West Regional Championships Friday with the men competing across two running events at John McDonnell Field.
RECAP
The 3000m Steeplechase saw two Tigers race for a spot in the NCAA Championship Final. Elijah Limo finished within the top 40% of the field, claiming 17th with a 8:44.14. The sophomore represented the SEC with the highest finish for the conference in the event. Junior Joshua Allison notched the second highest SEC placement, taking 35th with a 9:00.28.
Dillon Leacock raced in the 400m Hurdles Quarterfinals after qualifying with a personal record on Wednesday. He crossed the finish line in 50.37 to place 16th, his second fastest result of the season.
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FRIDAY, MAY 29 – NCAA WEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Fayetteville, Ark. |
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RUNNING EVENTS |
Place-Athlete-Mark | Notes (PR = personal record / FR = facility record) |
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3000m Steeplechase (M) |
17th – Elijah Limo – 8:44.14 35th – Joshua Allison – 9:00.28 |
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400m Hurdles Quarterfinals (M) |
16th – Dillon Leacock – 50.37 |
UP NEXT
The Tigers wrap up the NCAA West Regional Championships with the women taking on the competition Saturday, beginning with the discus throw at 1 p.m. at John McDonnell Field.
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