May 29, 2025

University of Wyoming Competes at NCAA Outdoor Championships

News Summary

The University of Wyoming track and field program is preparing for the NCAA Outdoor Championships First Round in College Station, TX. Ten student-athletes will compete in various events from May 27-30. Fans can catch the action via ESPN+. Recent performances at the Mountain West Championships highlighted the team’s talents, with several athletes achieving personal and school records. This competition is crucial for their path towards the final championship meet in Oregon, sparking optimism among the team and their supporters.

College Station to Host 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships First Round

The University of Wyoming track and field program is gearing up to compete in the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships First Round from May 27 to May 30, 2025, in College Station, Texas. A total of 10 student-athletes will represent the university, competing across a variety of events in this prestigious preliminary competition.

Fans interested in watching the events can do so through a subscription to ESPN+, ensuring they don’t miss any of the action from this high-stakes tournament.

Meet the Wyoming Competitors

The athletes participating in this year’s championships include:

Junior Cam Burkett – Shot Put
Senior Jaheim Ferguson – 400m Hurdles
Senior Ryker Holtzen – 3,000m Steeplechase
Freshman Charles LaFore – Hammer Throw
Freshman Taliah Morris – 100m, 200m & Long Jump
Junior Remar Pitter – Long Jump
Senior Daniel Reynolds – Hammer Throw & Shot Put
Senior Albert Steiner – 3,000m Steeplechase
Junior Jacob White – 5,000m
Senior Abigail Whitman – 3,000m Steeplechase

Event Schedule

The schedule for Wyoming’s events at the championships is as follows:

Wednesday: Men’s Hammer Throw, Long Jump, Shot Put, and Men’s 400m Hurdles
Thursday: Women’s Long Jump, 100m, and 200m
Friday: Men’s 3,000m Steeplechase, 400m Hurdles, and 5,000m
Saturday: Women’s 3,000m Steeplechase, 100m, and 200m

Recent Performance and Achievements

This year’s NCAA competitions come on the heels of the Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Championships, where the Wyoming Cowboys secured a sixth-place finish with 75 points and achieved six All-Conference selections. Meanwhile, the Cowgirls placed 11th with 25 points.

Key highlights from the championships included:

Senior Daniel Reynolds achieved remarkable success, winning first place in shot put (setting a school record with a throw of 19.55 meters) and placing second in the hammer throw (with a distance of 67 meters).
Junior Cam Burkett also made waves, securing second place in shot put with a distance of 18.67 meters.
Junior Remar Pitter placed third in the long jump, achieving a leap of 7.44 meters.
Senior Jaheim Ferguson delivered a strong performance, finishing third in the 400m hurdles with a time of 51.98 seconds.
Senior Ryker Holtzen set a new record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, clocking in at 8:38.46.
Junior Jacob White finished third in the 5,000 meters with a time of 13:37.74.
Freshman Taliah Morris showcased her talent by earning 14 team points across her three events, qualifying for the 100m, 200m, and long jump.

The Road Ahead

For many of these athletes, this competition marks a critical step in their aspirations to qualify for the final championship meet, which will take place in Oregon later this season. With the stakes high, the team and its supporters are optimistic about their performances.

Fans interested in staying updated on the Wyoming track and field team’s journey can follow them on social media platforms such as X and Instagram, under the handle @wyo_track.

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