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Doris Lemngole earns SEC Women's Outdoor Runner of the Year honor

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Doris Lemngole earns SEC Women's Outdoor Runner of the Year honor

Summary

Doris Lemngole of Alabama has been named the SEC Women's Outdoor Runner of the Year on June 9, 2026, after achieving significant victories at the SEC Outdoor Championships. She won conference titles in both the 3,000-meter steeplechase and the 5,000-meter run, marking a remarkable back-to-back distance event sweep. Lemngole set a meet record with a time of 9:18.66 in the steeplechase, becoming the first athlete in SEC history to win the event three consecutive times. As she heads further into the postseason, Lemngole continues to solidify her status as one of the top collegiate distance runners in the nation.

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By the Numbers

•Lemngole named SEC Women's Outdoor Runner of the Year
•First athlete to win three consecutive SEC steeplechase titles
•Set a meet record of 9:18.66 in the steeplechase
•Won the 5,000-meter run with a time of 15:30.69
•SEC Outdoor Championships took place before her acknowledgment

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6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama's Doris Lemngole Continues to Make History with SEC Runner of the Year Honor

What they're saying

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The Crimson Tide standout shattered records and secured back-to-back distance sweeps, becoming the first athlete in conference history to claim three consecutive steeplechase titles in dominant fashion.
— Yahoo Sports

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