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Foster, Nenow Punch Tickets as Tigers Open Competition at NCAA East

May 27, 2026 | Men's Track and Field

**LEXINGTON, KY –**Two Tigers punched tickets to the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore. as the Princeton men's track & field team began competition at the NCAA East First Round in Lexington, Ky. on Wednesday.

Greg Fosterwill advance to the finals in the long jump, marking his second trip to Eugene after placing fourth with a jump of 7.89m.

Jacob Nenowwill make his track & field NCAA Championship debut at Hayward Field after placing 10th in the 10,000m semifinal with a time of 29:37.22.

In addition to those advancing to Eugene already, four other Tigers qualified for the quarterfinals in their respective events, to be held on Friday in Lexington.

Joey Gantwon his heat with a time of 45.25 in the 400m, sending him on to Friday.

Connor McCormick(3:43.14) and

Collin Boler(3:44.12), who stunned with a 53.46 final lap to get into AQ territory, each qualified on placement, finishing third and fourth in their respective heats.

Jackson Clarkeran 20.70 in the 200m to advance to Friday's quarterfinal race.

Foster, looking to double in Eugene, will also compete in the 110 hurdles quarterfinal after qualifying with a time of 13.80 today.

Despite not qualifying for the national finals, first-year

Anthony Liakhnovichalso had a strong performance in the shot put, setting a new PR of 18.38m / 60-3.75 as he took 16th place and came just a foot short of advancing. His mark now ranks ninth in the program record book.

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