2022 Track & Field Roster

Japhet Toroitich

  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Kaptegat, Kenya
  • Highschool Wayland University
  • Prev School Wayland University

Biography

AS A JUNIOR
Took part in five meets during the 2022 Indoor Track & Field season ... Set a personal best in the 600 yard, with a time of 1:12.85, at the Corky Classic ... Set fastest ever time in the mile, 4:41.12, and part of the 4x400 meter relay team during the teams 2nd place finish at the Dr. MLK Collegiate Invitational with a mark of 3:22.25 (5th fastest time in program history) (1/22) ... Posted best 800 time, 1:56.62, at the New Mexico Team Open (1/29) ... Marked a program record and personal death of 48.69 in the 400 at the 2022 Lone Star Conference Championships, finishing in 6th in the preliminary round (2/26) ... Took part in DMR at LSC Championship, clocking a time of 11:00.97 for the 4th fastest time in ENMU history (2/26) ... Competed in five meets during the 2022 outdoor season ... Crossed the line in a personal best time in the 1500 at the WT Spring Break Classic, with a time of 4:14.62 (3/19) ... Took part in the 400 meters at the LSC Outdoor meet, crossing the line in 49.68 (5/7).

AS A SOPHOMORE (WAYLAND UNIVERSITY)
Participated in both cross country and track and field at Wayland University. 

AS A FRESHMAN (SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE)
Participated in both cross country and track and field at South Plains

HIGH SCHOOL 
Ran at St. Patrick's High School for coach Bro O'Connell ... Earned a bronze medal at the 2017 IAAF World U18 Championships in the 800 meters. 

PERSONAL 
Son of Ben Kiplimo Toroitich and Gladys Jeruiyot Kiplimo ... Studying exercise and sport science ... Enjoys running and music

Historical Player Information

  • 2020-21Junior

    Mid. Distance
  • 2022Sophomore

    Mid. Distance