Alabama
Wake Forest Invitational
Doris Lemngole Clocks Second-Fastest Steeplechase in Collegiate History at the Wake Forest Invitational
4/19/2024 9:17:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
Lemngole’s 9:22.31 in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase is the second-fastest time in NCAA history
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – On the lone day of the Wake Forest Invitational, Doris Lemngole recorded the second-fastest time in collegiate history in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase. Lemngole's time of 9:22.31 gave the freshman the NCAA-leading time, as well as the school record.
Before the night was over, Oussama El Bouchayby ran the 11th-fastest time in the NCAA this season, clocking a 1:46.47 in the men's 800-meter, en route to the fourth-fastest time in school history.
Carson Burian, in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase, would also add his name to the record books, running the seventh-fastest time in school history with a personal-best 8:48.28.
In total, Alabama would claim two event titles and three top-10 finishes while in Winston-Salem, N.C. Three different athletes also adjusted UA's all-time top-10 lists in the one-day meet.
HEAD COACH DAN WATERS
"What a fantastic night of racing. Doris (Lemngole) was outstanding, clocking the second-fastest time in collegiate history in the steeplechase and setting a new school record. It's also great to see Oussama (El Bouchayby) back in action after his injury, running the fourth-fastest time in program history in the 800m."
"Competing here has been invaluable in keeping us sharp as we approach next week. With just one meet remaining before the postseason, we'll have the opportunity to iron out any kinks before the SEC Championships."
CRIMSON TIDE TOP FINISHES
- Macy Schelp, in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase, finished sixth with a time of 11:03.08
- Hudson Hurst finished first in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase open with a personal-best 9:03.88
- In the men's 800-meter invite, Oussama El Bouchayby finished fourth after clocking 1:46.47
- That's the 11th-fastest time in the NCAA this season, as well as the fourth-fastest time in school history
- Doris Lemngole grabbed first in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase invite, clocking a 9:22.31
- That's the second-fastest time in NCAA history, an NCAA-leading time and the school record
- In the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase invite, Carson Burian finished fifth en route to a personal best 8:48.28
- That's the seventh-fastest mark in school history
UP NEXT
- Alabama will travel west to Tucson, AZ, to compete in the Desert Heat Classic, April 26-27, at Drachman Stadium
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