May 27, 2021 | Men's Track & Field
Wilburn becomes CIU's first NAIA Outdoor Track & Field All-American after impressive racewalk performance
GULF SHORES, Ala. - CIU Men's track & field got their first action of the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on day two of the meet as
Nathaniel Wilburn took part in the men's 5,000-meter racewalk. Wilburn finished the indoor season as an NAIA All-American and built on that achievement as he finished 6th overall in the racewalk, which once again allowed him to achieve All-American status, this time for the outdoor season. Wilburn finished with a time of 25:31.37 and became the first NAIA Outdoor Track & Field All-American in CIU history.
"Nate did awesome today," said Coach
Jud Brooker. "He has had such a rough year mentally with so much going on, but he fought hard and had a great race. I am proud of how Nate persevered not only today but all season".
Men's track & field will be back in action on Friday as
John Hunter James and
Blake Rimmer compete in the pole vault.
