Missouri Track & Field is set to compete in the SEC Outdoor Championships in Auburn, Ala., from May 14-16. The event will feature top athletes in various track and field disciplines, including the decathlon and heptathlon.
Key points
Mizzou Track & Field competes in SEC Outdoor Championships
Event dates are May 14-16, 2023
Championships held at Hutsell-Rosen Track in Auburn, Alabama
Key athletes include Brianna Utecht and Skylar Ciccolini
Charlotte Cullen, Suzy Lecoutre, Brianna Lee, Allison Newman, Morgan Yeomans and Kobi Walker pose for a photo during their final practice before the SEC Outdoor Championships on Wednesday, May 13, in Auburn, Ala. | Courtesy of Dan Murphy from Mizzou Athletics
Charlotte Cullen, Suzy Lecoutre, Brianna Lee, Allison Newman, Morgan Yeomans and Kobi Walker pose for a photo during their final practice before the SEC Outdoor Championships on Wednesday, May 13, in Auburn, Ala. | Courtesy of Dan Murphy from Mizzou Athletics
Championship season has arrived for Missouri Track & Field. The Tigers travel to Auburn, Ala., this week for the SEC Outdoor Championships, set for Thursday through Saturday, May 14-16. The meet will be held at Hutsell-Rosen Track, where some of the nationâs best athletes will battle for conference titles under the Alabama sun.
**Opening Day Brings the Multis and Distance Battles**
Thursday is a packed first day highlighted by the start of the decathlon and heptathlon, along with several preliminary running events and the throwing events of the weekend.
Field events begin at noon with the womenâs hammer throw, who are currently ranked No.19 overall, followed later in the afternoon by the menâs hammer, womenâs javelin (with Mizzou ranked No.1 overall), and menâs javelin. Some familiar Mizzou faces set to compete includes Sam Innes and Petra Gombas.
The womenâs javelin will feature Skylar Ciccolini, who continues to make an impact both on and off the field. Ciccolini recently earned the prestigious Brad Davis Community Service Leader of the Year award, becoming just the third student-athlete in Missouri history to receive the honor. Her leadership and consistency have made her one of the standout athletes ranking No.3 nationally, before entering championship weekend.
On the track, preliminary rounds begin with the womenâs and menâs 800 meters before moving into the 200 meters and 400-meter hurdles. The evening closes with the womenâs and menâs 10,000-meter finals under the lights, which star athlete Drew Rogers will hopefully compete in. I wrote about him in this feature.
One of the biggest storylines of day one will be the womenâs heptathlon, where Brianna Utecht is expected to compete. Utecht enters the SEC Championships coming off a thrilling performance at the Drake Relays, where she placed fourth overall against elite competition. Her momentum heading into SECs could make her a serious contender during this meet.
The decathlon also gets underway Thursday morning with the 100 meters before athletes battle through the long jump, shot put, high jump, and conclude the day with the 400 meters.
Meanwhile, Utecht will tackle the 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put and 200 meters during the opening day schedule.
Q&A
What are the dates for the SEC Outdoor Championships 2023?
The SEC Outdoor Championships will take place from May 14 to May 16, 2023.
Where is the SEC Outdoor Championships being held?
The championships are being held at Hutsell-Rosen Track in Auburn, Alabama.
Who are the standout athletes to watch at the SEC Outdoor Championships?
Key athletes include Brianna Utecht in the heptathlon and Skylar Ciccolini in the javelin, both of whom have strong rankings.
What is the weather forecast for the SEC Outdoor Championships in Auburn?
The weather is expected to be clear and pleasant, with highs ranging from 76 to 85 degrees throughout the event.
Related Articles
Sports
EFL reveal 'Spygate' hearing timescale
Southampton's fate in the Championship play-offs hangs in the balance as EFL hearing is set for May 19.
Sky Sports··1 min read
Sports
Corona de Oro profile: 2026 Preakness Stakes odds, post position, history and more to know
CBS Sports Headlines·
Sports
Chip Honcho profile: 2026 Preakness Stakes odds, post position, history and more to know
CBS Sports Headlines·
Sports
Pretty Boy Miah profile: 2026 Preakness Stakes odds, post position, history and more to know
CBS Sports Headlines·
Sports
Talkin profile: 2026 Preakness Stakes odds, post position, history and more to know
CBS Sports Headlines·
Sports
South Carolina High School Football: Bluffton releases schedule
See every story in Sports â including breaking news and analysis.
**Sprint Prelims and Multi-Event Champions Crowned**
Fridayâs events begin on the field, with the womenâs shot put and long jump before progressing into the high jump, menâs pole vault, menâs shot put and menâs long jump. This will be a great chance for Mizzou athletes such as Chase Crawford, Sam Albert and Clayton Kamp to make valuable strides.
On the track, fans will see Mizzou athletes compete in preliminary rounds of the hurdles, 1,500 meters, 400 meters and the highly anticipated 100-meter dash prelims, which will likely feature Robert Hines. Distance specialists will then take center stage in the womenâs and menâs 3,000-meter steeplechase finals later in the evening, with all eyes on Elijah Limo.
The multi-events conclude Friday as decathletes finish with the 110-meter hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and 1,500 meters, while heptathlon athletes close competition in the long jump, javelin, and 800 meters. Brianna Utechtâs versatility across all seven events will be one of the key performances to watch as the womenâs heptathlon crowns its SEC champion.
**Championship Saturday Under the Lights**
Saturdayâs field events begin early with the womenâs discus, likely featuring Ames Burton and Kaitlyn Morningstar, before moving through the triple jump, pole vault, menâs high jump, menâs discus and menâs triple jump.
The running finals start with the womenâs and menâs 4Ă100-meter relays before transitioning into a nonstop lineup of championship races. Fans will see races such as the 1500 meters, hurdles â likely featuring Dillon Leacock â 400 meters, 100 meters, 800 meters, 400-meter hurdles, and 200 meters.
The distance portion of the evening concludes with the womenâs and menâs 5,000 meters before the womenâs and menâs 4Ă400-meter relay closes the meet.
**Schedule Link:**
**Weather Updates**
The weather in Auburn will be clear and pleasant throughout the week. Thursdayâs forecast calls for a high of 76 degrees and a low of 57 degrees. Temperatures will rise slightly on Friday, reaching a high of 80 degrees and a low of 51 degrees. The warming trend continues into Saturday, when highs are expected to reach 85 degrees, with a low of 59 degrees.
**The meet be available to keep up with here**:
**Rock Chalk Classic Highlights**
The Tigers competed in the Rock Chalk Classic May 1-2, which provided some friendly neighborly fire and lots of top results.
Day one saw some victories, with Lasse Funck winning the menâs 1,500 meters, finishing in the second fastest time in school history. Alongside him, Tyler Freiner took second in the menâs 5,000 meters, finishing as the tenth fastest Tiger time in history.
As for the menâs and womenâs hammer throw, Morningstar took second for the women, and Sam Innes did the same for the men. Morgan Cannon claimed a second-place mark in the womenâs javelin, while Val Galligan took third and Marysa Flieg took fourth. Natalie Barnard finished fourth overall in the womenâs 5,000 meters, finishing out a successful first day for the Tigers.
Day two had some more highlights, with all three Tigers finishing in the top four in the menâs shot put. Crawford came out second overall, while Sam Albert and Clayton Kamp took third and fourth place.
In the 100-meter dash, Hines also claimed a second place finish with a mark of 10.42. Ames Burton took sixth overall in the womenâs discus, and a notable final day in Kansas was had.
**What SEC Championships Means for the Tigers**
Championship outdoor meet season at Hutsell-Rosen Track represents a big jump for the Tigers as they move from the regular season to the postseason. Mizzou will come face-to-face with some of the top schools in the SEC, from Arkansas on the menâs side, to Georgia on the womenâs side. That being said, this meet will give the Tigers a chance to prove themselves beyond what accomplishments they have made during the regular season.
Competitors such as Brianna Utecht, Drew Rogers, Sam Innes and Skylar Ciccolini have gone above and beyond this season, and strong performances at the SEC Championships could further elevate their success. Beyond those standout athletes, every Tiger competing in Auburn will be challenged to prove themselves on one of the conferenceâs biggest stages.
**New Signee Spotlight: Cedric Cade**
Cedric Cade has officially signed and will bring some spark to the programâs multi-event group.
Originally from Las Vegas, Cade competed at Palo Verde High School before continuing his career at Pima Community College. Known as a strong multis athlete, Cade placed first in the menâs decathlon during the NJCAA Region I Track & Field championships, from April 24-30.
His athleticism and ability to compete in multiple events is exactly who the Tigers need, making him an important contributor in the future for this program.
To read more about Missouriâs Track and Field team, follow @Rock MNation and @SophBleedsLA on twitter/X.
