Iowa State men win at Roy Griak Invitational; women take seventh

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Iowa State men win at Roy Griak Invitational; women take seventh
Summary

Iowa State's cross country teams competed at the Roy Griak Invitational in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, on September 19. The men’s team placed first in the Jo Rider College 8k with 24 points, led by Rodgers Kiplimo’s second-place finish. The women's team finished seventh in the Suzy Wilson College 6k, with Sophia Keditukei as the top finisher at 15th overall. The event saw Iowa State against various competitors, including Boise State and Minnesota, setting the stage for their upcoming participation in the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational on October 9.

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  • Iowa State men won with 24 points in the 8k race.
  • Rodgers Kiplimo finished second overall in 23:48.4.
  • Women’s team finished seventh with 193 points in the 6k race.
  • Sophia Keditukei was the top finisher for women at 20:34.3.
  • Teams will compete next at the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational on October 9.
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FORT SNELLING, Minn. — Iowa State’s cross country teams traveled north on Friday to compete in the 40th annual Roy Griak Invitational. The men’s cross-country team captured first place in the Jo Rider College 8k with 24 team points, and the women’s team finished in seventh place in the Suzy Wilson College 6k with 193 […]

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