DEKALB, Ill. —
Denis Kirui led Chicago State Athletics in the men's 6k at NIU North 40, placing 16th in 20:14.7.
Collins Kuyo followed in 22nd with a time of 20:37.0, while
Jason Artega and
James Ratcliff finished 35th and 36th, respectively. This race marked Ratcliff's first collegiate race.
Among the listed CSU finishers, Kirui averaged 5:25.8 per mile and Kuyo averaged 5:31.8. Artega placed 35th in 24:26.6 and Ratcliff finished 36th in 25:57.3.
Men's 6k
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16. Kirui - 20:14.7
22. Kuyo - 20:37.0
35. Artega - 24:26.6
36. Ratcliff - 25:57.3
The meet served as the 2026 Cross Country Season Opener for Chicago State.
Chicago State travels to Green Bay, Wis., for the Phoenix Open on Saturday, Sept. 12, at noon.
