Ngetich Named Big 12 Men's Track & Field Athlete of the Week
04/15/2026 | Track and Field
TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona distance runner Lawi Ngetich has been named Big 12 Men's Outdoor Track & Field Athlete of the Week, as announced today by the Conference.
Ngetich won the men's 800m last Saturday at the Dual in the Desert, clocking a personal best time of 1:46.50. Ngetich's personal best currently ranks second in the Big 12 and fourth in the NCAA. He is also currently ranked the #1 freshman in the NCAA in the 800m.
This is the freshman's first conference accolade.
The Wildcats will next be in action for the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, CA., on April 16-18.
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Ngetich won the men's 800m last Saturday at the Dual in the Desert, clocking a personal best time of 1:46.50. Ngetich's personal best currently ranks second in the Big 12 and fourth in the NCAA. He is also currently ranked the #1 freshman in the NCAA in the 800m.
This is the freshman's first conference accolade.
The Wildcats will next be in action for the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, CA., on April 16-18.
FOLLOW THE WILDCATS!
Fans can keep up with the latest in Arizona Cross Country and Track & Field by following us on Facebook (ArizonaTrack), X (@ArizonaTrack), Instagram (@arizonatrack) and YouTube (@arizonawildcatstrack).
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