Men's Track & Field - Kent State Golden Flashes

Baidy Ba Resets Kent State Men’s 5K Record at Virginia Challenge

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Fifth-year Baidy Ba posted a personal-best time of 13:47.76 in the men's 5,000-meter run during competition at the Virginia Challenge, breaking his own Kent State record set just three weeks ago.

MTrack

Apr 18

Results

Track and Field Back in Action at Virginia Challenge

The Kent State track and field program will travel to the Virginia Challenge this weekend. Competition officially begins with the men's and women's javelin throw on Thursday evening. The remaining events will be split between Friday and Saturday.

MTrack

Apr 15

Thu. Apr 16

Event Complete

Thu. Apr 16

Event Complete

Kent State’s Day of Giving Is Tuesday, April 14

KENT, Ohio – Kent State University is celebrating its official 24-hour Day of Giving Tuesday, April 14. Starting at midnight, all gifts to any Kent State University fund, including all Athletics funds, will be matched up to $250 per donor until matching funds run out.

Apr 13

Men Break 4x100 Relay Record as Sprinters Shine at Spec Towns Invite

ATHENS, Ga. — Highlighted by a record-setting men's 4x100-meter relay race, Kent State posted four top-10 sprints and relays times in the program record book as competition concluded on Saturday at the Spec Towns Invitational.

MTrack

Apr 11

Results

Thu. Apr 9

Event Complete

Thu. Apr 9

Event Complete

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Upcoming Event: Men's Track & Field versus Jim Freeman/Clark Wood Invitational on Apr. 23, 2026
Men's Track & Field
vs Jim Freeman/Clark Wood Invitational
Upcoming Event: Men's Track & Field versus Ashland Alumni Open on Apr. 24, 2026
Men's Track & Field
vs Ashland Alumni Open
Upcoming Event: Men's Track & Field versus Jesse Owens Classic on May. 1, 2026
Men's Track & Field
vs Jesse Owens Classic
Upcoming Event: Men's Track & Field versus Akron Last Chance Invitational on May. 8, 2026
Men's Track & Field
vs Akron Last Chance Invitational
Upcoming Event: Men's Track & Field versus MAC Outdoor Championships on May. 14, 2026
Men's Track & Field
vs MAC Outdoor Championships