Cyclone Club Athlete of the Week: Kiki Connell

AMES, Iowa - Iowa State women's track & field athlete Kiki Connell has been named the Cyclone Club Athlete of the Week after winning the 3,000m steeplechase at the Drake Relays last week.

Connell lowered her personal best for the second time this season with a 10:16.83, improving her time as the No. 5 mark in Iowa State history. The Charles City, Iowa native is the second ISU woman to win the steeple at Drake, and first since Abby Caldwell in 2021.

Connell also improved her NCAA West Prelims qualifying position with the performance.

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