Alcorn State University announces Kiptui named to SWAC indoor all-conference team
From February 24, 2023 post.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference recognized its 2023 All-SWAC Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field team and individual award winners on Friday. The all-conference honors were awarded to the top two finishers per individual event at the 2023 SWAC Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Among those named was Lady Braves runner Stellah Kiptui. She earned three medals at the championships as the Alcorn State women's track and field team placed ninth.
Kiptui, a native of Kabarnet, Kenya, achieved gold in the 3000m run and 5000m run, setting personal indoor records in both events. She completed the 3000m in 10:03.75 and the 5000m in 17:48.99. Kiptui silvered in the one-mile run at 5:06.42 for her third medal of the meet.
Individually on the women's side Alabama State's Taranique Alexander was tabbed Most Outstanding Field Performer while Alabama State's Shamia Jones was named Most Outstanding Track Performer.
On the men's side Jackson State's Javon Gray was named Most Outstanding Field Performer and Texas Southern's Jose Gonzalez was named Most Outstanding Track Performer.
Alabama State's Ritchie Beene was named the Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Coach of the Year after leading both programs to titles.
The complete listing of all-conference selections and individual awards winners can be found below.
Women's Coach of the Year
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