3 Razorbacks advance to Eugene on first day of NCAA West

FAYETTEVILLE – Action in the NCAA West First Round produced a trio of Razorbacks advancing to the NCAA Championships in Eugene. The crew included Wayne Pinnock in the long jump along with Patrick Kiprop and Kirami Yego in the 10,000m.

Qualifying to Friday’s quarterfinal races included nine entries in five events by eight Razorbacks.

Wayne Pinnock posted the second best mark in the long jump with a leap of 26-4.25 (8.03). USC’s Johnny Brackins produced a leading mark of 26-9 (8.15) as his career best bettered the facility record and the best mark ever in the NCAA West region.

Pinnock shared the leading mark in the NCAA West at 26-5 (8.05) from 2023 with Marquise Goodwin of Texas (2010). The facility record of 26-7 (8.10) was held by Missouri’s Ja’Mari Ward from 2019.