The freshman became the first Nittany Lion since Isaiah Harris' in his title-winning 2018 season to earn First Team All-America recognition in the 800 meters. In the 800, Roban put on a show in the final 100 meters, closing hard to break 1:46.00 for the first time in his career, setting the No. He becomes Penn State's first outdoor 1500-meter First Team All-American since Brannon Kidder in 2016. Starting from lane three, Dorenkamp put on an excellent performance, finishing 0.21 seconds ahead of the NCAA leader in the event at 3:44.20 for an eighth-place finish. The Nittany Lion men finished as the fourth-ranked Big Ten team, tied for 27 th overall in Division I.ĭorenkamp took to the track first for Penn State in the 1500. Roban's effort netted the Penn State men six points and, joined with Tyler Merkley's two points from Wednesday's hammer throw and Dorenkamp's point in the 1500, the squad finished with nine team points, its most at the outdoor championships since the 2018 season. We're very proud of this crew scoring the most points for Penn State since 2018." Evan came in ranked 50th in the NCAA and placed eighth, earning himself First Team All-America honors as well. Coach Foster has done a great work with him this year. Handal ran amazing to finish third in the 800 after his third place indoors. "To come here with six entries and leave with three First Team All-Americans is fantastic. "What a great weekend for Penn State men's track and field," said head coach John Gondak. Roban finished as the bronze medalist in the 800 meters with the fourth-fastest time in school history while Dorenkamp earned an eighth-place standing in the 1500 meters. Story Links AUSTIN, Texas – Handal Roban and Evan Dorenkamp each earned First Team All-America honors on the final day of men's competition at the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
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