ADRIAN, Mich. - The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's outdoor track and field team competed at the Don Kleinow Memorial, hosted by Siena Heights University on April 23-24.

The Cougars recorded multiple top-10 finishes along with several program top-10 performances.

Emmanuel Langat secured first place in the 800m with a personal best time of 1:54.46, the second fastest in school history. Langat also placed fourth in the 1,500m with a time of 3:56.86.

Zane Strydom and Festus Kurgat also turned in top-10 program performances in the 800m. Strydom finished second overall with a time of 1:55.42, ranking third in school history, while Kurgat placed sixth at 1:59.00.

Kurgat added a personal-best mark in the 1,500m, finishing in 4:02.42 to rank among the program's top 10.

DON KLEINOW MEMORIAL TOP-10 FINISHERS

• Men's 100m

            7. Daniel Davis - 10.93

• Men's 800m 

            1. Emmanuel Langat - 1:54.46

            2. Zane Strydom - 1:55.42

            6. Festus Kurgat - 1:59.00 

• Men's 1,500m 

            4. Emmanuel Langat - 3:56.86

            6. Festus Kurgat - 4:02.42

• Men's High Jump 

            6. Drew Boggs - 1.95m (6' 4.75")

• Men's Javelin 

            8. Sam Htoo - 40.57m (133' 1") 

            9. Jack Dammeyer - 39.84m (130' 8") 

Up next, the Cougars will travel to Marion, Indiana, for the 2026 Crossroads League Outdoor Track and Field Championships on April 30 and May 1. 

Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. The academic structure at Saint Francis offers seven pathways: Humanities, Faith and Liberal Arts; Allied Health; Business and Leadership: Creative Arts and Digital Media; Education, Human Services and Community Care; Nursing; and Sciences and Medical Studies. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis delivers workforce development healthcare programs in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Gas City, Indianapolis, Lafayette and online. Saint Francis Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. A National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Five-Star Champion of Character institution, Saint Francis has 21 athletic programs boasting three individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.