Michigan State Athletics

Andrew Nolan will get the Spartans started in the semifinal of the men’s 3000m steeplechase on Wednesday, June 11 at 7:38 p.m. ET. Nolan will be running in the first of two heats. He is seeded No. 26 in the NCAA with a season-best and school-record time of 8:37.83 set at the NCAA First Round. This will be Nolan’s first trip to the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, only previously competing in the NCAA Cross Country Championships. He is trying to be the first Spartan man to capture All-American honors in the steeplechase since current assistant coach Max Benoit in 2018.

Kate Stewart-Barnett will take center stage in the 3000m steeplechase semifinals on Thursday, June 12 at 7:38 p.m. ET. The reigning Big Ten Champion will also be competing in the first heat. Stewart-Barnett is seeded sixth in the NCAA with a season-best time of 9:36.96. This will be her first appearance in the NCAA Outdoor Championships. She will be returning to Hayward Field where she won the Big Ten Championship in May, looking to become the first MSU woman to earn All-American honors in the 3000m steeplechase since Karrigan Smith in 2019.

In the 3000m steeplechase semifinals, the top 12 advance. If Nolan advances, he will compete on Friday, June 13 at 8:24 p.m. ET. The women’s 3000m steeplechase final is Saturday, June 14 at 9:24 p.m. ET. 

Rachel Forsyth will be the last Spartan in action in the 5000m final on Saturday, competing in the first heat. In the semifinal in Jacksonville, Florida, Forsyth finished sixth in her heat and ninth overall to qualify on time. She is seeded No. 22 in the NCAA with a personal best time of 15:30.50. The freshman will be competing in her first NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. She is looking to become the first Spartan to earn All-American honors in the 5000m since Jenna Magness in 2021.

Meet Schedule

Wednesday, June 11

Andrew Nolan – 3000m steeplechase Semifinal – 7:38 p.m. ET

Thursday, June 12

Kate Stewart-Barnett – 3000m steeplechase Semifinal – 7:38 p.m. ET

Friday, June 13

Andrew Nolan – 3000m steeplechase Final – 8:24 p.m. ET

Saturday, June 14

Kate Stewart-Barnett – 3000m steeplechase Final – 9:24 p.m. ET

Rachel Forsyth – 5000m Final – 10:55 p.m. ET