Ruto finishes sixth in steeplechase at NCAA Outdoor Championships

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Ruto finishes sixth in steeplechase at NCAA Outdoor Championships
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At the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Joash Ruto of Iowa State finished sixth in the 3,000m steeplechase with a time of 8:25.14, improving from his semifinal mark of 8:25.58. This performance earned him First Team All-America honors and marked his fourth career All-America designation. Teammate Robin Kwemoi Bera also performed well, finishing 10th in the 5,000m final and earning Second Team All-America honors. Bera now holds six career All-America honors, while freshman Jailan Sohna secured Honorable Mention status in the 800m semifinals. As a team, Iowa State's men finished in 51st place with three points.

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  • Joash Ruto earns First Team All-America in the 3,000m steeplechase.
  • Ruto finishes sixth with a time of 8:25.14.
  • Robin Kwemoi Bera secures Second Team All-America honors in two events.
  • Bera finishes 10th in the 5,000m with a time of 13:51.83.
  • Iowa State men place 51st overall with three points.
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EUGENE, Ore. — At the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships, Joash Ruto led the Iowa State Cyclones by earning First Team All-America honors in the 3,000m steeplechase. After qualifying for the final with a semifinal time of 8:25.58, the sophomore improved his time to 8:25.14 to finish in sixth place. This performance secured Ruto’s fourth career […]

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