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Marion Jepngetich earns Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field honor

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 3:05 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

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Summary

Marion Jepngetich of New Mexico has been named the Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Women’s Student-Athlete of the Year after winning her first NCAA title. The sophomore finished the women’s 5,000-meter final in 15:13.01 on June 13, 2026, though initially placing second, she was awarded the championship following the disqualification of Alabama’s Doris Lemngole for a rules violation. Jepngetich also secured the Mountain West title in the outdoor 5K with a time of 15:22.06. Additionally, Air Force’s Texas Tanner received the Men's Athlete of the Year award, recognized for his outstanding performance in the discus and hammer throw.

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•Jepngetich claimed the Mountain West Women's Student-Athlete of the Year award on June 26, 2026.
•She finished the NCAA 5,000-meter final with a time of 15:13.01.
•Tanner from Air Force was named Men's Athlete of the Year.
•Jepngetich also won the Mountain West outdoor 5K title.
•UNM's Habtom Samuel is a Bowerman semifinalist for outstanding achievements.

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3:05 AMYahoo Sports — UNM's Marion Jepngetich named Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Women's Student-Athlete of the Year

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After winning her first NCAA title, New Mexico’s Marion Jepngetich was named the Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Women’s Student-Athlete of the Year, the league announced Thursday via release. The sophomore from Uasin Gishu County, Kenya finished the women’s 5,000-meter final in 15 minutes and 13.01 seconds on June 13 at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Despite ...
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