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Reed qualifies for NCAA Men’s Track and Field Championships in two events

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May 27th, 2023 by admin

Atlantic alum Gratt Reed has advanced to the NCAA Men’s Track and Field Championships in two events. Reed was part of the fifth-fastest 4×100 Meter Relay team in Iowa program history to move on to the next round. Reed was joined by Kalen Walker, Austin Kresley, and DeAndre Stapleton Jr. to run a time of 39.19. It’s the relay’s 10th strat qualification for the championships, the longest current streak in D1 track and field.

Reed also qualified to head to Austin, Texas in the 110M Hurdles. He ran a time of 13.69 in the quarterfinals on Friday to advance on to nationals.

The Hawkeyes wrap up their NCAA West Preliminaries on Saturday and will then prep for nationals June 7-10th in Austin, Texas.