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Fifteen Mizzou track and field athletes set to compete in regional championship
Defending javelin champion Valentina Barrios headlines a Mizzou group with qualifiers in throws, distance, hurdles and jumps.
- Fifteen Mizzou track and field athletes are slated to compete in the 2026 NCAA Track and Field West Regional Championships, which begin May 28 and run through May 30 at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
- Defending national champion Valentina Barrios leads the group, holding the top spot on the West leaderboard for javelin after winning the SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships title.
- Monica Wanjiku, Marlena Tresnjo, Skylar Ciccolini, Sam Innes, Garik Pozecki, Elijah Limo, Leacock, Ames Burton, and Petra Gombas earned spots through strong seasonal performances, including Tresnjo's 6-0 high jump finish at the Drake Relays and Ciccolini's 188 feet javelin mark at the Yellow Jacket Invitational.
- Success at the regional meet determines qualification for the NCAA Championship, with top finishers advancing to the national event scheduled for later this season.
- This competition at John McDonnell Field represents the final step before the national stage, positioning Mizzou athletes to compete against the best in the West.
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Fifteen Mizzou track and field athletes set to compete in regional championship
Fifteen Mizzou track and field athletes are slated to compete in the 2026 NCAA Track and Field West Regional Championships, which is set to begin May 28 and run through May 30 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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Fifteen Mizzou track and field athletes set to compete in NCAA first round
Fifteen Mizzou track and field athletes are slated to compete in the 2026 NCAA Track and Field West First Round, which is set to begin Wednesday and run through May 30 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Fifteen Tigers Qualify for NCAA Track & Field West Regional Championships
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Fifteen Missouri track and field student-athletes have punched their tickets to the 2026 NCAA Track & Field West Regional Championships, which is slated for May 28-30 at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville, Ark.
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