By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
PITTSBURG, Kan. – The Fort Hays State track and field team will be bringing home two All-Americans following their stay at the 2019 installment of the NCAA DII National Championships. The event was hosted by Pittsburg State Friday and Saturday.
Kolt Newell captured his first career indoor All-American honor after placing eighth in the high jump. The senior completed a 6 feet, 8 inches jump to secure his All-American status. During last season’s outdoor nationals, Newell claimed second team All-American honors with his 12th place finish.
Brett Meyer captured his All-American nod following a fourth place finish in the mile run. The senior clocked a time of 4:12.31 to land on the All-American list. In the preliminary round, Meyer ran a time of 4:09.05, placing him third heading into the finals. Last season, Meyer placed second in the mile to capture All-American honors during his junior year. In total, this was Meyer’s fifth All-American place combined for both indoor and outdoor track.
Another athlete who competed on the field was Rohey Singhateh, the long female qualifier for Fort Hays State. Singhateh finished in 18th place in the triple jump, a strong finish for her first season in the event. Singhateh ended her 2019 indoor campaign with a jump of 38 feet, 6 inches.
Philip Landrum, the final male national qualifier for the men, was unable to move into the finals for the 60-meters. On Friday, Landrum finished 14th with a time of 6.92.