Record-Breaking Performances by Couttie and Kipchirchir at BU Season OpenerRecord-Breaking Performances by Couttie and Kipchirchir at BU Season Opener
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Record-Breaking Performances by Couttie and Kipchirchir at BU Season Opener

George Couttie set a career-best 7:36.74 in the 3000m, earning an NCAA all-time spot, while Nicholas Kipchirchir ran 13:52.85 in the 5000m, securing the No. 4 all-time spot in the program.

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Boston, MA — George Couttie and Nicholas Kipchirchir both etched their names into the program’s record book after impressive performances at the Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener at the Track & Tennis Center on Saturday. 

Couttie competed in the 3000m run, where he claimed second place with a career-best time of 7:36.74. His stellar finish, separated by just 0.03 seconds from Colin Sahlman of Northern Arizona, solidified his position as the program record holder (he set the previous record with a personal best of 7:40.18 during the 2025 season). This performance also earned him a spot in the NCAA all-time rankings at No. 9. 

Kipchirchir made his indoor collegiate debut in the 5000m run, posting a time of 13:52.85. This effort helped him achieve an ACC qualifying mark and secured his place as fourth on the program’s indoor all-time top 10 list. He finished 51st out of 176 competitors. 

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The Virginia Tech track and field team will return to indoor action in Blacksburg, VA, on January 16-17, for the Virginia Tech Invitational.