Texas Tech University Athletics
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Big 12 Cross Country Championships
October 31, 2026 | Cross Country
The sophomore placed 5th overall at todayโs championships in Stillwater
STILLWATER, Okla. โ Titus Kimaru earned himself All-Big 12 honors as he place fifth overall running an 8k time of 23:12.0 Saturday morning at the 2026 Big 12 Cross Country Championships.
Full results of today's championships can be found HERE.
Throughout Saturday's race, Kimaru did not drop out of the top 6 pack, maintaining a steady pace. At the 3k marker, Kimaru held the top spot before fluctuating two spots over the next 5k. In the process, it's the first time this season the sophomore does not win a race โ previously 5-0.
All-Big 12 honors as Titus Kimaru finishes 5th today with an 8k time of 23:12.0 ?? https://t.co/Roc3ypyOTW
โ Texas Tech Track & Field (@TexasTechTF) October 31, 2026
On the women's side, Lily Mather paced the squad as she placed 29th with a 6k time of 20:45.1. Emily Orr finished 67th with a time of 21:58.8, while Lilly Koenig placed 70th at 22:04.4. Jenna Carter finished 82nd (22:25.0) as Avery Chatman scored 99th (22:42.0) to round out the top 100 runners today.
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