Kuhn Climbs to 3rd at Iowa, Hawkeyes PR in Finale

AMES, Iowa – University of Iowa sophomore Hayden Kuhn climbed to third on Iowa’s all-time list in the 3,000-meter steeplechase on Friday at the ISU Alumni Invite.

Kuhn clocked an 8:50.99 in the event and placed second. The Marion, Iowa, native made a nine-second improvement on his previous best.

“Hayden (Kuhn) had a fantastic performance tonight in his 3,000-meter steeplechase,” associate head coach Randy Hasenbank said. “He went from 61st in the NCAA West Region rankings to 34th, which locks down a qualifying mark. I am proud of Hayden and how far he has come in this event. He has such high expectations of himself and I am really excited about his breakthrough performance tonight.”

The Hawkeyes set additional personal records with Lily Johannes (2:16.12) and Cameron Kalaway (2:19.28) in the women’s 800 meters and James Fingalsen (1:53.82) in the men’s 800. Ian Geisler (3:51.99) and Carson Houg (3:52.08) notched career bests in the men’s 1,500 meters.

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HAWKEYE RESULTS

ISU Alumni Invite
Men’s 400 Meters
5. Evan Schuster – 49.46

Men’s 3K Steeplechase
2. Hayden Kuhn – 8:50.99, PR + 3rd at Iowa

Women’s 800 Meters
4. Clare Kelly – 2:13.70
5. Lily Johannes – 2:16.12, PR
6. Cameron Kalaway – 2:19.28, PR
9. Ava Rush – 2:26.24

Men’s 800 Meters
3. Martin Strong – 1:52.44
4. James Finaglsen – 1:53.82, PR

Women’s 1,500 Meters
4. Rowan Boulter – 4:52.20
6. Ellie Rathe – 5:04.32

Men’s 1,500 Meters
14. Ian Geisler – 3:51.99, PR
15. Carson Houg – 3:52.08, PR