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Annie Molenhouse leads Heptathlon; Cowgirls sit second in team standings following day one of Big 12 Outdoor Championships
May 16, 2025 | Cowgirl Cross Country & Track
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Oklahoma State Track & Field opened competition at the Big 12 Outdoor Championships on Thursday with a strong showing in the women's Hammer Throw and Heptathlon, highlighted by a podium finish from Emma Robbins and a dominant day from Annie Molenhouse in the multi.
Robbins started the day in the Hammer Throw with a massive toss of 68.92 meters, earning the silver medal and All-Big 12 honors. She was joined in scoring position by Rachel Neaves, who finished fourth with a mark of 65.53 meters, and Johnna Orange, who placed fifth overall at 60.20 meters. The trio's combined 17 points gave the Cowgirls an early boost in the team standings.
In the Heptathlon, Molenhouse turned in a sensational opening day, scoring 3,479 points to take the lead through four events. She posted the top mark in both the Shot Put (12.84m) and the 200 Meters (23.73), showing the same form that earned her the third-highest Heptathlon score in OSU history earlier this season (5,641 points). Katie Chapman (4th), Olivija Vaitaityte (6th), and Jamila Isman (7th) also sit in scoring position, with five Cowgirls in the top 14 overall.
On the track, the Cowgirls continued to shine in preliminary action. Madi Surber surged from fifth to second on the final lap of her heat in the women's 1,500 Meters, punching her ticket to the final with a time of 4:30.90. In the 400 Meter Hurdles, freshman Kalen Goodman posted a personal best of 57.79 seconds to qualify for the final, a mark that ranks as the second-fastest time in OSU history.
In the women's 10,000 Meters final, OSU placed two runners in the top 10, with Josphine Mwaura and Maureen Rutoh finishing eighth and ninth.
On the men's side, Denis Kipngetich paced the Cowboys with a fourth-place finish in the 10,000 Meters with his time of 29:39.96 to give the Cowboys five points on the day.
In the men's 1,500 Meter prelims, Fouad Messaoudi led all qualifiers with a blistering 3:38.01, with Ayden Granados and Alex Stitt also advancing to Saturday's final. Caio Almeida had a strong day in the 400 Meter Hurdles, clocking 50.81 to qualify for the final.
Day two of the Big 12 Championships continues Friday with more preliminary rounds, field events and the conclusion of both the Heptathlon and Decathlon. The entirety of the Big 12 Outdoor Championships are streamed live on ESPN+. Live results for the meet can be found here.
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Men's Individual Results
Decathlon Standings (Through five of 10 events)
14. Cooper Moore – 3,510 points
100 Meters – 11.20 (14)
Long Jump – 6.64m (13)
Shot Put – 11.91m (15)
High Jump – 1.87m (12)
400 Meters – 53.13 (19)
18. Crayton Shaw – 3,319
100 Meters – 11.31 (18)
Long Jump – 5.87m (20)
Shot Put – 12.81m (7)
High Jump – 1.72m (17)
400 Meters – 51.40 (15)
Hammer Throw - Final
11. Sam Mason – 59.76m/196'1"
14. Zac Robbins – 58.56m/192'1"
1,500 Meters - Prelim
1. Fouad Messaoudi – 3:38.01 (Q)
5. Ayden Granados – 3:41.71 (q)
10. Alex Stitt – 3:46.30 (Q)
12. Laban Kipkemboi – 3:46.64
15. Kian Davis – 3:47.91
18. David Mora – 3:49.02
21. Oliver Patton – 3:51.85
400 Meter Hurdles – Prelim
6. Caio Almeida – 50.81 (q)
16. Ben Currence – 51.82
18. Hunter Vaughn – 51.87
10,000 Meters – Final
4. Denis Kipngetich – 29:39.96
9. Adisu Guadie – 30:07.03
10. Jacob Deacon – 30:15.57
Women's Individual Results
Heptathlon Standings (Through four of seven events)
1. Annie Molenhouse – 3,479 points
100 Meter Hurdles – 14.21 (6)
High Jump – 1.66m (10)
Shot Put – 12.84m (1)
200 Meters – 23.73 (1)
4. Katie Chapman – 3,255
100 Meter Hurdles – 14.00 (4)
High Jump – 1.57m (14)
Shot Put – 12.65m (2)
200 Meters – 25.16 (10)
6. Olivija Vaitaityte – 3,223
100 Meter Hurdles – 14.49 (8)
High Jump – 1.69m (3)
Shot Put – 11.26m (6)
200 Meters – 25.31 (13)
7. Jamila Isman – 3,165
100 Meter Hurdles – 14.60 (11)
High Jump – 1.63m (11)
Shot Put – 11.91m (4)
200 Meters – 26.47 (15)
14. Kessiah Bemis – 2,998
100 Meter Hurdles – 14.78 (14)
High Jump – 1.54m (17)
Shot Put – 9.59m (17)
200 Meters – 24.24 (3)
Hammer Throw - Final
2. Emma Robbins – 68.92m/226'1"
4. Rachel Neaves – 65.53m/215'0"
5. Johnna Orange – 60.20m/197'6"
15. Sutton Howard – 52.93m/173'8"
1,500 Meters – Prelim
4. Madi Surber – 4:30.90 (Q)
14. Isca Chelangat – 4:34.94
16. Kevriana Scott – 4:35.70
18. Aubrey O'Connell - 4:36.56
23. Lauren Ping – 4:39.28
30. Mandeep Sangha – 4:50.67
400 Meter Hurdles – Prelims
8. Kalen Goodman – 57.79 (q)
27. Brilee Payne – 1:01.50
10,000 Meters – Final
8. Josphine Mwaura – 34:11.33
9. Maureen Rutoh – 34:19.14
11. Victoria Lagat – 3:43.69
12. Grace Ping – 34:50.52
18. Colleen Stegmann – 35:56.44Players Mentioned
