WASHINGTON – Parker Stokes punched his ticket to Friday's final of the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NCAA Outdoor Championships after finishing second in his heat this evening in the event's semifinal. The junior competed against 11 other athletes in his heat, 24 overall, finishing third fastest at 8:26.04. Stokes will compete in the final on Friday, June 10 at 9:24 p.m. ET in Eugene, Oregon.
ON THE RECORD
"Parker ran his prelim like a veteran. He executed a clean race, qualified for the final and knocked out his USA Championships qualifier. These next 48 hours are all about getting recovered for the final." - Assistant Track & Field Coach
Brandon Bonsey
HOYA HIGHLIGHTS
- Stokes sat middle of the pack to begin the race but moved his way around the outside on the final push to slide in just behind BYU's Kenneth Rooks to finish second in the first heat of the 3,000-meter steeplechase.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Thursday's events will be aired on ESPNU, Friday's events will be on ESPN2 and Saturday's will be on ESPN.
Live Results
here.
Women's
Start List.
Men's
Start List.
Tickets available
here.
Schedule:
**All times Eastern**
Thursday, June 9
8:08 p.m. - Women's 10,000 Meters Semifinal (Dannatt, Donahue)
Friday, June 10
9:24 p.m. - Men's 3,000 Steeplechase Final
UP NEXT
Maggie Donahue and
Charlotte Dannatt are representing Georgetown on the women's side in the 10,000-meter run in tomorrow's Championships. The duo will compete Thursday, June 9 at 11:08 p.m. ET.
