Cyclones, Kiptoo Bob Timmons Classic Champs

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Iowa State men's cross country team raced to a team victory at the Bob Timmons Classic on Saturday morning, taking the top-three individual spots and five in the top-nine. Cyclone rookie Wesley Kiptoo made is Cardinal and Gold debut and claimed the individual crown with a 6k time of 18:06.0, seven seconds clear of the field.

ISU veterans Festus Lagat and Milo Greder finished on Kiptoo's heals, taking second and third, respectively. Lagat posted a 6k time of 18:19.6, followed closely by Greder in 18:22.0

Thomas Pollard and Nehemia Too also posted top-nine finishes. Pollard posted a sixth-place finish with a time of 18:33.2, while Too finished ninth in 18:46.3

Jeffery Pedersen and Jared Schuckman rounded out the Cyclone lineup at Rim Rock farm. Pedersen took 22^nd individually in 19:36.3, just ahead of Schuckmanin 23^rd in 19:37.1.

Next Up
The Cyclones will rest up next weekend as they prepare for the regular season finale at the Gan Creek Classic on Saturday, Oct. 3 in Columbia, Mo.

Individual Results
1. Wesley Kiptoo, 18:06.0
2. Festus Lagat, 18:19.6
3. Milo Greder, 18:22.0
6. Thomas Pollard, 18:33.2
9. Nehemia Too, 18:46.3
22. Jeffery Pedersen, 19:36.3
23. Jared Schuckman, 19:37.1

Team Results
1. Iowa State, 20 points
2. Kansas State, 40 points
3. Kansas, 65 points

Players Mentioned

Milo Greder

Wesley Kiptoo

Festus Lagat

Jeffery Pedersen

Thomas Pollard

Jared Schuckman

Nehemia Too

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