Mizzou Track and Field Shines Coast-to-Coast

Tigers deliver standout performances at meets in California and Nebraska

Apr. 19, 2026 at 12:36am

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A cubist, geometric painting in vibrant blues, yellows, and reds, depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a track and field competition.Mizzou's track and field team showcases its depth and talent with a series of standout performances across multiple events and locations.Lincoln Today

The Missouri track and field team had a banner weekend, with impressive results at the Bryan Clay Invitational in California and the Big Red Classic in Nebraska. Highlights included record-breaking performances in the women's 5000m and 1500m, as well as strong showings in the men's 1500m, discus, and shot put.

Why it matters

Mizzou's track and field program continues to establish itself as a national powerhouse, with athletes setting new program records and delivering top finishes across multiple events. The team's depth and talent are on full display, positioning them as a force to be reckoned with in the SEC and beyond.

The details

At the Bryan Clay Invitational, senior Kobi Walker raced to a fourth-place finish in the women's 5000m, setting a new Mizzou program record with a time of 15:58.01. Teammate Suzy Lecoutre also cracked the program's top 10 in the event. Meanwhile, at the Big Red Classic in Nebraska, the Tigers dominated the women's 1500m, with senior Allison Newman taking first place and setting a new personal best of 4:30.45. Elissa Barnard and Natalie Barnard also finished in the top 10. On the men's side, Kenyan star Elijah Limo and Joshua Allison placed second and third, respectively, in the 1500m.

  • The Bryan Clay Invitational took place on Saturday, April 18 in California.
  • The Big Red Classic was also held on Saturday, April 18 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The players

Kobi Walker

A senior on the Mizzou track and field team who set a new program record in the women's 5000m at the Bryan Clay Invitational.

Suzy Lecoutre

A Mizzou track and field athlete who placed 13th in the women's 5000m at the Bryan Clay Invitational, cracking the program's top 10 in the event.

Allison Newman

A senior on the Mizzou track and field team who won the women's 1500m at the Big Red Classic, setting a new personal best time of 4:30.45.

Elijah Limo

A Kenyan star on the Mizzou track and field team who placed second in the men's 1500m at the Big Red Classic.

Joshua Allison

A Mizzou track and field athlete who finished third in the men's 1500m at the Big Red Classic.

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What they’re saying

“One of the things I enjoy the most about the track season, especially as we get, you know, further into it, is you start to get those elements of team back, and it starts to get exciting, and I think that's something that the SEC breeds naturally.”

— Kyle Levermore, Distance coach

“We have some superstars in the making, like Monica and Elijah, you know, but as you start to see the depth emerge, like the team starts to really, really be, you know, a bigger factor.”

— Kyle Levermore, Distance coach

What’s next

The Tigers will head to the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa on April 24-25, where they will look to continue their strong performances against new competition.

The takeaway

Mizzou's track and field team is establishing itself as a national powerhouse, with athletes setting new program records and delivering top finishes across multiple events. The team's depth and talent are positioning them as a force to be reckoned with in the SEC and beyond.