Oklahoma State University Athletics
Billah Jepkirui Named Big 12 Outstanding Freshman for Second Time After Winning 1,500 Meter Conference Title
May 18, 2023 | Cowgirl Cross Country & Track
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State distance runner Billah Jepkirui was named Big 12 Women's Outstanding Freshman of the Year after winning her third conference title this past weekend, the conference announced Thursday.
This is the second seasonal award for Jepkirui after being named Big 12 Women's Outstanding Freshman during the indoor season after helping the Cowgirls to their first conference championship in track & field. She is first Cowgirl to win the award outdoors after being the first Cowgirl to win the award indoors.
The freshman from Kapsabet, Kenya, defeated a loaded field in the 1,500 Meters this past weekend with her time of 4:15.74, giving her three conference titles overall after winning a pair of championships indoors in the Mile and Distance Medley Relay.
Up next for Jepkirui and the rest of the Cowgirls and Cowboys is the NCAA West Prelims in Sacramento, Calif., from May 24-27, where she will look to qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 1,500 Meters.
For more information on the Cowboys and Cowgirls, continue to check back with okstate.com.
This is the second seasonal award for Jepkirui after being named Big 12 Women's Outstanding Freshman during the indoor season after helping the Cowgirls to their first conference championship in track & field. She is first Cowgirl to win the award outdoors after being the first Cowgirl to win the award indoors.
The freshman from Kapsabet, Kenya, defeated a loaded field in the 1,500 Meters this past weekend with her time of 4:15.74, giving her three conference titles overall after winning a pair of championships indoors in the Mile and Distance Medley Relay.
Up next for Jepkirui and the rest of the Cowgirls and Cowboys is the NCAA West Prelims in Sacramento, Calif., from May 24-27, where she will look to qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 1,500 Meters.
For more information on the Cowboys and Cowgirls, continue to check back with okstate.com.
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