By Muigai Kiguru, 11 May 2012 Commonwealth silver medallist Mercy Njoroge won the women's 3000m steeplechase as the Kenya Defence Forces athletics Championships started at the Moi Kasarani yesterday. Njoroge clocked 10:08.4 and was followed by Laikipia
Leading the way for the Flames at Weaver Track & Field Stadium was sophomore Josh MacDonald, who came in third in the IC4A steeplechase final. MacDonald's effort, coupled with Caleb Edmonds' seventh-place finish in the 5K, gave the Flames eight team
In the 3000-meter steeplechase, Colorado's Aric Van Halen is ranked No. 1 on the men's side, while Shalaya Kipp is ranked No. 1 on the women's side. Senior Jessica Tebo is the top-ranked woman in the 5000 meters. She also ranks fourth in the 1500.
FARGO, ND – Maddie McClellan won the steeplechase in record-setting fashion to help the North Dakota State women take the lead after two days of competition at the Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the Ellig Sports Complex Friday,
Steeplechase racing originated in Ireland in the 18th century and then the English and US adopted it. Named for the high church steeples which were often the village landmark, the course would often begin at an agreed-upon starting point,