AUBURN, Ala.—Auburn's Joyce Kimeli established the nation's top time in the women's 3000m steeplechase and broke her own school record in the process winning the race in 9:37.97 Friday during the first day of the War Eagle Invitational at Hutsell-Rosen Track. Kimeli, who also posted the world's second fastest time in 2021, was one of three Tigers to win individual events.
The 2021 NCAA Indoor Champion at 5000m, Kimeli lapped all but two competitors in the field, winning by 37 seconds to claim her second school record in a week's time. In her first race of the outdoor season last Friday, Kimeli broke the Auburn 1500m record. She now owns five school marks indoors and outdoors combined. The win also broke the Hutsell-Rosen Track record of 10:14.89 that was set in 2008.
Senior Eric Brown, racing in his first 1500m since high school, won in a time of 3:47.43, while teammate Silas Kipngetich won the men's 3000m steeplechase in 9:09.23.
Auburn had three individuals grab silver medals in the field events. Erik Ebel was second in the men's hammer throw with a toss of 62.80m/206-0, while in the javelin throw, the Tigers swept second place in both events. Ashley Carter (48.87m/160-4) was second on the women's side, while Cade Antonucci (70.99m/232-11) won silver on the men's side.
Saturday's meet with start with field events at 11 a.m. CT, while action on the track set to start at 12 p.m. This weekend's meet will be closed to the public.
The meet will be the final home competition for 19 seniors that will be recognized Saturday as part of senior day festivities. The senior group includes Faith Bett, Cassandra Carlile, Kylee Carter, Imani Jones, Natosha Jordan, Mercy Kiprop, Caroline Lawrence, Myra Mack, Tori McKinley, Patrice Moody, Frances Patrick and Abbey Zane from the women's team, and Sherwayne Allen, Eric Brown, Craig Clark, Nils Fischer, Silas Kipngetich, Tommy McDonough and Jack Rogers from the men's program.
Live results will be available online here.
WAR EAGLE INVITATIONAL
HUTSELL-ROSEN TRACK
AUBURN, AL
WOMEN'S RESULTS
Hammer Throw
9. Jocelynn Budwig, 54.86m/180-0
11. Danielle Gregory, 51.35m/168-6
16. Maura Huwalt, 49.30m/161-9 (PR)
Alex Webb, FOUL
Long Jump
5. Natosha Jordan, 5.75m/18-10.5
11. Janaya Jones, 5.47m/17-11.5 (PR)
12. Sarah Little, 5.22m/17-1.5
Javelin Throw
2. Ashley Carter, 48.87m/160-4
5. Alex Webb, 47.70m/156-6 (PR)
6. Keira McCarrell, 46.34m/152-0
7. Shaniya Holley, 45.51m/149-4
10. Maura Huwalt, 42.28m/128-8
15. Katherine Ratliff, 36.81m/120-9
1500m
Samantha Rogers, DNF
3000m Steeplechase
1. Joyce Kimeli, 9:37.97 (SR, PR, FR, No. 1 time nationally)
3. Frances Patrick, 11:05.70
5000m
4. Faith Bett, 16:49.63 (PR)
15. Louisa McPherson, 17:34.93 (PR)
MEN'S RESULTS
Hammer Throw
2. Erik Ebel, 62.80m/206-0
4. Kyle Moison, 60.91m/199-10 (PR)
Long Jump
11. John Murray, 6.42m/21-0.75 (PR)
Javelin Throw
2. Cade Antonucci, 70.99m/232-11
8. Erik Ebel, 59.83m/196-3
13. Josh Wallace, 56.13m/184-2
14. Alex Spryidonidis, 52.25m/171-5
15. David Edmondson, 47.27m/155-1 (PR)
1500m
1. Eric Brown, 3:47.43 (PR)
3. Tommy McDonough, 3:48.11 (PR)
Evan Rogers, DNF
3000m Steeplechase
1. Silas Kipngetich, 9:09.23
3. Jack Rogers, 9:16.11 (PR)
5000m
10. Carson Bedic, 14:37.82 (PR)
13. Jackson Thomas, 14:44.36 (PR)
15. Dustyn Lewis, 15:08.79
Ryan Kinnane, DNF
Kimeli posts nation’s top time, breaks school mark
