Aaron Gentry+FollowRooks Makes Steeplechase History—Again!Kenneth Rooks, aka the Steeplechase King, just clinched his third straight national title at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene. He edged out the field by just 0.2 seconds, clocking 8:26.58—talk about a nail-biter! After grabbing Olympic silver last year, Rooks is proving he’s the man to beat. BYU fans, how high is Rooks’ ceiling? #Sports #TrackAndField #Steeplechase00Share
Dawn Fritz+FollowEugene’s Kaylee Mitchell Punches Worlds Ticket!Steeplechase fans, did you catch Kaylee “Mover & Shaker” Mitchell’s clutch performance at Hayward Field? The local star held off 2023 champ Krissy Gear in a nail-biter to snag third at the U.S. Outdoor Championships, booking her first-ever trip to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Talk about a home-track advantage! Mitchell’s rise from Salem obstacle courses to the world stage is the stuff of legend. Who else thinks she could surprise the world in Tokyo? #Sports #Steeplechase #WorldAthletics00Share