EUGENE, Ore. – Estanis Ruiz will race for a National Championship after earning one of the automatic qualifications in the 3000 Meter Steeplechase at the 2022 NCAA Track and Field Championships.
 
Ruiz placed fifth in his heat and posted the sixth best overall semifinal time on Wednesday with his 8:26.27. Ruiz knocked a full 10 seconds off his NCAA West Preliminary Round time from two weeks ago.
 
The Steeplechase Final will be held on June 10 at 6:24 from Historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.