Kansas track and field has successfully qualified 33 athletes for the NCAA West Preliminary, set to occur from May 27-30 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. To qualify, athletes needed to rank among the top 48 in their respective events or be part of the top 24 relay teams. Among the qualifiers, 15 female athletes will compete across 12 events, while 18 male athletes will participate in 10 events. Notably, senior John Swabik secured his spot in the NCAA Championships with a record-setting performance in the decathlon, achieving 7,819 points to win the Big 12 Championship.

By the Numbers
  • 33 Kansas athletes qualified for the NCAA West Preliminary meet.
  • 15 female athletes qualified across 12 different events.
  • 18 male athletes qualified in 10 different events.
  • John Swabik scored 7,819 points to win the Big 12 Decathlon Championship.
State of Play
  • The NCAA West Preliminary will take place at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • The qualifying athletes need to finish in the top 12 in their events to move on to the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
What's Next

The Jayhawks will compete at the NCAA West Regional from May 27-30, aiming for top placements to secure spots in the NCAA Championships.

Bottom Line

The strong performance and wide representation of the Kansas team at the NCAA West Preliminary highlight their competitive edge as they aim to advance to the national level.