Washington State Universitys cross country team had a remarkable performance at the NCAA championships. Sophomore Solomon Kipchoge secured third place in the mens 10,000m race, setting a personal best of 28:40.1, just seven seconds behind the national champion. Evans Kurui also achieved a personal best, placing 17th with a time of 28:51.9. Both earned All-America honors. On the womens side, Rosemary Longisa finished 27th in the 6,000m race, setting a personal best of 19:44.6 and earning All-America distinction. This marked the womens teams first national championship appearance since 1985. The mens team placed 17th, and the womens team finished 27th, showcasing a strong showing for the Cougars. Meanwhile, Whitworth Universitys London Haley and Lily Jones competed in the Division Three championships.
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