## **Excitement Grows at the 2025 Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships**
**LAWRENCE, Kan.** — Day one at the **2025 Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships** commenced with palpable energy, hosted at the impressive **Rock Chalk Park**. The University of Colorado *track and field team* showcased remarkable talent and determination, marking a pivotal moment in their competitive journey.
### **Standout Performances Shine Bright**
The Buffs’ performance was highlighted by **Abbey Nechanicky**, who transitioned from just missing the podium at last year’s **Pac-12 Championships** to clinching a **bronze medal** in the women’s **10,000-meter final**. Nechanicky’s outstanding time of **33:51.54** not only secured her third place but also earned her prestigious **All-Big 12 honors**, contributing **six points** to the team’s score.
On the men’s side, **Gustavo Alfonso** shone brightly as well, achieving a *personal best* of **64.78 meters** in the javelin throw, placing seventh and also earning **All-Big 12 honors**. Additionally, **Jake Liebert** joined the ranks of honorees with an eighth-place finish in the **10,000-meter final**, securing another point for the Buffs.
### **Preliminary Action: Setting the Stage for More**
The first day was not just about finals; it also featured preliminary events in the **1,500 meters, 200 meters**, and **400-meter hurdles**, alongside the kickoff of both the **decathlon** and **heptathlon**. Excitement brews as **Cole Romig** advanced in the 400-meter hurdles, qualifying with a time of **50.98**.
#### **Decathlon – Day 1 Results**
Here’s a snapshot of the decathletes’ performances:
– **Nick Bianco** – 3761 points (10th)
– 100m: **11.28** (16th) | 799 pts
– Long Jump: **7.10m** (5th) | 838 pts
– Shot Put: **11.93m** (14th) | 602 pts
– **High Jump: 1.93m** (PB, 6th) | 740 pts
– 400m: **50.72** (11th) | 782 pts
[View full roster](https://cubuffs.com/sports/track-and-field/roster).
### **Heptathlon – Day 1 Results**
**Eva Bruce** also made her mark:
– **Eva Bruce** – 3069 points (10th)
– 100m Hurdles: **15.17** | 819 pts
– High Jump: **1.63m** | 771 pts
– Shot Put: **10.03m** | 531 pts
– 200m: **24.34** | 948 pts
### **Field Events Deliver Exciting Results**
The field events proved equally thrilling:
#### **Men’s Hammer (Final)**
– **Ames Newman** – **54.48m** (178-9)
#### **Women’s Hammer (Final)**
– **Amanda Opp** – **55.72m**, 9th place
– **Elena Opp** – **53.74m**
#### **Men’s Javelin (Final)**
– **Gustavo Alfonso** – **64.78m** (PB), 7th place
#### **Women’s Javelin (Final)**
– **Alaina Fantaski** – **43.50m**, 10th place
### **Track Event Highlights**
The preliminary races revealed both promise and heartbreak:
#### **Men’s 1,500m (Prelims)**
– **Isaiah Givens** – **3:44.91**, 8th overall (missed final by **0.1 seconds**)
– **Chris Cherry** – **3:52.20**, 9th in heat three
#### **Women’s 1,500m (Prelims)**
– **Kati Baeuerle** – **4:33.10**, 11th overall
**Decisive performances continued through other events**, including the **200m**, **400m hurdles**, and the gripping **10,000m finals**. Noteworthy moments included:
– **Jake Liebert** finishing 8th in the men’s **10,000m** final with a time of **29:56.20**.
– **Abbey Nechanicky** securing third in the women’s **10,000m** final, solidifying her status as a premier competitor.
### **What Lies Ahead**
The excitement doesn’t stop here! **Day two** promises to escalate as the decathlon and heptathlon culminate, beginning with the men’s **110-meter hurdles** at **10 a.m. MT** and the women’s long jump at **10:45 a.m. MT**. Don’t miss a moment of the action—*all events will stream live on [ESPN+](https://www.espn.com/)*.
Stay tuned as the **University of Colorado Athletics** continue to light up the track and field scene, forging a path toward glory at the Big 12 Championships!
