AMES, Iowa – University of Iowa sophomore Hayden Kuhn climbed to third on Iowa’s all-time list in the 3,000-meter steeplechase on Friday at the ISU Alumni Invite.

Kuhn clocked an 8:50.99 in the event and placed second. The Marion, Iowa, native made a nine-second improvement on his previous best.

“Hayden (Kuhn) had a fantastic performance tonight in his 3,000-meter steeplechase,” associate head coach Randy Hasenbank said. “He went from 61st in the NCAA West Region rankings to 34th, which locks down a qualifying mark. I am proud of Hayden and how far he has come in this event. He has such high expectations of himself, and I am really excited about his breakthrough performance tonight.”

The Hawkeyes gained additional personal records from Lily Johannes (2:16.12) and Cameron Kalaway (2:19.28) in the women’s 800 meters and Martin Strong (1:48.94) and James Fingalsen (1:53.82) in the men’s 800. Ian Geisler (3:51.99) and Carson Houg (3:52.08) notched career bests in the men’s 1,500 meters.

UP NEXT: Iowa enters postseason competition with the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan, beginning on May 10.

Hawkeye Results

ISU Alumni Invite

 Men’s 400 Meters

5. Evan Schuster – 49.46

Women’s 800 Meters

4. Clare Kelly – 2:13.70
5. Lily Johannes – 2:16.12, PR
6. Cameron Kalaway – 2:19.28, PR
7. Ava Rush – 2:26.24

Men’s 800 Meters

3. Martin Strong – 1:48.94, PR
4. James Finaglsen – 1:53.82, PR

Women’s 1,500 Meters

4. Rowan Boulter – 4:52.20
5. Ellie Rathe – 5:04.32