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Six Lions Qualify for NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Eastern Prelims

Lions will send three men and three women to compete in Jacksonville

NEW YORK — Six Columbia Track & Field student-athletes have qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Eastern Prelims after posting a top-48 mark in their respective events this season. The Lions will be sending three men and three women individually, which was made official by the NCAA on Thursday afternoon.

Obiora Okeke made headlines, qualifying in three different events: Shot Put, Hammer, and Discus. 
 
The eastern prelims are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 28 and run through Saturday, May 31 in Jacksonville at the University of North Florida. 
 

COLUMBIA QUALIFYING MARKS

Women
800m: Lucy Henkel (31st - 2:04.45)
1500m: Rory Clare (27th - 4:15.33)
Long Jump: Madison Williams (29th - 6.2m)
 
Men
1500m: Matt Gatune (27th - 3:40.34)
Hammer: Obiora Okeke (40th - 62.64m)
Hammer: Parker Kim (43rd - 62.49m)
Shot Put: Obiora Okeke (5th - 20.17m)
Discus: Obiora Okeke (37th - 54.34m)



The full release from the NCAA can be found HERE, including the entire list of men's and women's selections. 

A full preview of NCAA prelims will be provided next week. 

To qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Championship finals in Oregon, a top-12 finish is needed at the eastern prelims. For qualified athletes, the finals of the NCAA Championships will begin on Wednesday, June 11. 

Stay up to date on all things Columbia track & field by following the Lions on Twitter (@CULionsXCTF), Instagram (@culionsxctf) and on Facebook (@ColumbiaAthletics).
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Players Mentioned

Rory Clare

Rory Clare

MID
Junior
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
Matt Gatune

Matt Gatune

DIS
Junior
Columbia College
Lucy  Henkel

Lucy Henkel

MID
Junior
Columbia College
Parker Kim

Parker Kim

Throws
Sophomore
Columbia College
Obiora Okeke

Obiora Okeke

Throws
Senior
Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Madison Williams

Madison Williams

Jumps
First Year
Barnard College

Players Mentioned

Rory Clare

Rory Clare

Junior
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
MID
Matt Gatune

Matt Gatune

Junior
Columbia College
DIS
Lucy  Henkel

Lucy Henkel

Junior
Columbia College
MID
Parker Kim

Parker Kim

Sophomore
Columbia College
Throws
Obiora Okeke

Obiora Okeke

Senior
Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Throws
Madison Williams

Madison Williams

First Year
Barnard College
Jumps