TicketsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – University of Cincinnati distance runner Aaron Bienenfeld qualified for his first career NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship with a fourth-place finish in the 10,000m on the first day of competition at the NCAA East Preliminary at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
The top 48 declared student-athletes in each individual event—24 for relays—are competing for a top-12 finish to secure a trip to the NCAA Championships (June 9-12) at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The NCAA Preliminary mirrors the national meet, held over four days with alternating men's and women's competitions. The men take part on Wednesday and Friday with the women in action Thursday and Saturday.
Bienenfeld, who also ran in the NCAA Cross Country and NCAA Indoor Championships this season, will complete the trifecta in Eugene in June. He ran with the lead group for most of the race and crossed the line in 28:42.45 to place fourth.
Teammate Alec Sandusky wrapped up an impressive campaign with a Top-20 finish in the 10k, clocking 29:26.63 to finish 18th.
Austin Edwards placed 15th in the long jump, leaping 7.49m (24-07.00)
Chris Borzor ran in the 200m dash prelims and finished 25th with a time of 20.93.
Isaiah McCall ran 14.13 in 110m hurdles and slotted 34th overall.
Sam Meece had a best toss of 58.52m (192-00.00) in the hammer throw to place 36th.
CINCINNATI RESULTS - WEDNESDAY
Hammer Throw
36. Sam Meece – 58.52m (192-00.00)
Long Jump
15. Austin Edwards - 7.49m (24-07.00)
110m Hurdles
34. Isaiah McCall – 14.13 (6th in heat 6/6)
200m Dash
25. Chris Borzor - 20.93
10,000m Run
4. Aaron Bienenfeld – 28:42.45 (Qualified for NCAA Championship)
18. Alec Sandusky – 29:26.63
UP NEXT
The women's team takes to the track Thursday for their first day of competition with five Bearcats in action in six different events. Rachel Coghill leads things off at 3 p.m. ET in the pole vault.
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BEARCATS IN COMPETITION THURSDAY
Pole Vault • 3 p.m. ET
Rachel Coghill
Shot Put • 6 p.m. ET
Malin Smith
1,500m Run Preliminaries • 6:30 p.m. ET
Ellie Leather
100m Dash Preliminaries • 7 p.m. ET
Caisja Chandler
400m Dash Preliminaries • 7:25 p.m. ET
Tiona Lattimore
200m Dash Preliminaries • 8:45 p.m. ET
Caisja Chandler
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The top 48 declared student-athletes in each individual event—24 for relays—are competing for a top-12 finish to secure a trip to the NCAA Championships (June 9-12) at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The NCAA Preliminary mirrors the national meet, held over four days with alternating men's and women's competitions. The men take part on Wednesday and Friday with the women in action Thursday and Saturday.
Bienenfeld, who also ran in the NCAA Cross Country and NCAA Indoor Championships this season, will complete the trifecta in Eugene in June. He ran with the lead group for most of the race and crossed the line in 28:42.45 to place fourth.
Teammate Alec Sandusky wrapped up an impressive campaign with a Top-20 finish in the 10k, clocking 29:26.63 to finish 18th.
Austin Edwards placed 15th in the long jump, leaping 7.49m (24-07.00)
Chris Borzor ran in the 200m dash prelims and finished 25th with a time of 20.93.
Isaiah McCall ran 14.13 in 110m hurdles and slotted 34th overall.
Sam Meece had a best toss of 58.52m (192-00.00) in the hammer throw to place 36th.
CINCINNATI RESULTS - WEDNESDAY
Hammer Throw
36. Sam Meece – 58.52m (192-00.00)
Long Jump
15. Austin Edwards - 7.49m (24-07.00)
110m Hurdles
34. Isaiah McCall – 14.13 (6th in heat 6/6)
200m Dash
25. Chris Borzor - 20.93
10,000m Run
4. Aaron Bienenfeld – 28:42.45 (Qualified for NCAA Championship)
18. Alec Sandusky – 29:26.63
UP NEXT
The women's team takes to the track Thursday for their first day of competition with five Bearcats in action in six different events. Rachel Coghill leads things off at 3 p.m. ET in the pole vault.
Live Stream • Heat Sheets • Live Results
BEARCATS IN COMPETITION THURSDAY
Pole Vault • 3 p.m. ET
Rachel Coghill
Shot Put • 6 p.m. ET
Malin Smith
1,500m Run Preliminaries • 6:30 p.m. ET
Ellie Leather
100m Dash Preliminaries • 7 p.m. ET
Caisja Chandler
400m Dash Preliminaries • 7:25 p.m. ET
Tiona Lattimore
200m Dash Preliminaries • 8:45 p.m. ET
Caisja Chandler
FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For up to the minute updates, follow UC Track & Field/Cross Country (@GoBearcatsTFXC) on Twitter, Facebook (GoBearcatsTFXC) and Instagram (GoBearcatsTFXC) and join in the conversation by using the hashtag #Bearcats.