Tyler Freiner leads Missouri cross country as SEC Championships approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Tyler Freiner, a fifth-year senior on Missouri's cross country team, is preparing for the SEC Championships on October 30. This season, he recorded sixth place in the men’s 6K at the Cyclone Preview and 38th in the men’s 8K at the Gans Creek Classic. Freiner reflects on his journey from running 40 miles a week as a freshman to peaking at 100 miles this summer. His leadership and experience are crucial as the team gears up for the postseason.
- •Freiner finished sixth in the men’s 6K at the Cyclone Preview.
- •He placed 38th in the men’s 8K at the Gans Creek Classic.
- •Freiner transitioned from 40 to 100 miles of training per week.
- •He aims to assist teammates as Missouri prepares for upcoming meets.
- •The SEC Championships are on October 30 in Columbia.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — From 40 miles a week to 100, Freiner’s journey at Mizzou
"Missouri cross country and track and field runner Tyler Freiner leads the Tigers in 2026
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