Men's Indoor Track | 1/19/2025 7:17:00 PM

The Cloud County Community College men's indoor track and field team recorded two national qualifying marks at the inaugural Thane Baker Invitational at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas on Saturday, January 18.

Freshman Mory Diop delivered a national qualifying performance in the men's high jump, clearing 6'7" to finish in second place. He was closely followed by sophomore Trey Collins with a personal-best, national qualifying height of 6'7".

The T-Birds had several standout performances, with five other athletes placing third in their respective events - Gelasa Abdisa in the 3,000M Run, Bradley Nkosi in the 60M Hurdles, Jordan Settles in the Pole Vault, Josh Shelly in the Weight Throw, and Abdelaziz Benbrahim in the 600 Yard Run.

Thane Baker Invitational Results - Top 10 Finishers
Men's 3,000M Run
Gelasa Abdisa - 3rd, 9:31.67

Men's 60M Hurdles
Bradley Nkosi - 3rd, 8.33

Men's High Jump
Mory Diop - 2nd, 6'7"
Trey Collins - 3rd, 6'7"
Koy Behnke - 7th, 5'5.25"

Men's Pole Vault
Jordan Settles - 3rd, 12'7.5"

Men's Long Jump
Koy Behnke - 9th, 19'2"

Men's Shot Put
Braylon Bittel - 8th, 42'0"
Andre Smikle - 9th, 40'6.25"

Men's Weight Throw
Josh Shelly - 3rd, 48'7.25"
Jaren Aurand - 6th, 43'11.75"
Asa Berry - 10th, 40'9.5"

Men's 600 Yard Run
Abdelaziz Benbrahim - 3rd, 1:12.26
Barafa Abdulazis - 5th, 1:12.69