The University of Wyoming men's track and field team is set to compete at the NCAA Outdoor West First Round on May 27 and 29 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Four qualifiers will represent Wyoming in three events, starting with Cam Burkett in the men's shot put on Wednesday. Burkett seeks to improve from last year's 14th place finish and must place in the top 12 to qualify for the championships. On Friday, senior Ryker Holtzen and sophomore Solomon Holden-Betts will compete in the steeplechase, while senior Jacob White will run in the 5,000m semifinal.

By the Numbers
  • Cam Burkett has competed in the West Preliminaries four times.
  • Only the top 12 from the shot put will advance to the championships in Eugene, Oregon.
State of Play
  • Events kick off with the men's shot put at 6 p.m. MT on May 27.
  • The steeplechase quarterfinals will occur at 4:40 p.m. MT on May 29.
  • The 5,000m semifinal will follow at 7:10 p.m. MT on the same day.
What's Next

Wyoming athletes will aim to secure top finishes to qualify for the NCAA championships in Eugene, Oregon, next month. The outcomes of the upcoming races will determine their advancement to the finals.

Bottom Line

Wyoming's track and field team faces a pivotal moment with the potential to advance to the NCAA championships, emphasizing the need for top performances in their respective events.