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Kansas track and field's Tom Hays featured on K-Nation

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Kansas track and field's Tom Hays featured on K-Nation
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Tom Hays, associate head coach for vertical jumps at Kansas track and field, appeared on K-Nation. Hays is in his 21st season with the Jayhawks and has a history as an alumnus athlete from the program. His athletes have recently performed well, with top finishes at both the Big 12 Indoor and Outdoor Championships. Athletes Anthony Meacham and Ashton Barkdull achieved first and second place spots at the indoor championships, while Barkdull won the Indoor National Championship. Hays expressed confidence in the program's future, stating the system is strong for incoming athletes.

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  • •Tom Hays coaches vertical jumps at Kansas for 21 seasons.
  • •Meacham and Barkdull secured top finishes at the Big 12 championships.
  • •Barkdull won the Indoor National Championship with 5.80 meters jump.
  • •Hays emphasizes the importance of developing competitive athletes.
  • •Hays is an alumnus who competed for Kansas in the mid-1980s.
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LAWRENCE (KSNT) — Kansas track and field associate head coach (vertical jumps) coach Tom Hays joins this week’s edition of K-Nation. Hays is in his 21st season with the Jayhawks, an alumni of the program who competed for Kansas in the mid-80s. Hays’ athletes have seen plenty of success in the indoor season and outdoor seasons, […]

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