Saturday, May 16
Muncie, Ind.
11:10 a.m.
University of Toledo
vs
MAC Outdoor Championships
Players Mentioned
Distance
/ Women's Track and Field
Distance
/ Women's Track and Field
Sprints
/ Women's Track and Field
Sprints
/ Women's Track and Field
Distance
/ Women's Track and Field
Distance
/ Women's Track and Field
Distance
/ Women's Track and Field
Sprints
/ Women's Track and Field
Sprints
/ Women's Track and Field
Melody Jebiwot placed second in the 5000m at the 2026 MAC Outdoor Championships with a time of 16:19.01.
Melody Jebiwot and Dorcas Kiptanui Medal as Toledo Concludes MAC Outdoor Championships
5/16/2026 5:07:00 PM | Women's Track and Field
Rockets score in five events on final day of competition
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Toledo women's track and field team scored in five events during the final day of competition at the 2026 Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships in Muncie, Ind.
The Rockets were led by Melody Jebiwot and Dorcas Kiptantui who each earned medals in their events. Jebiwot fought to a second-place finish in the 5000m after earning a final time of 16:19.01.
Kiptantui led three Rockets to top-10 finishes in the 1500m as she took third with a time of 4:22.51. Laura Acuña followed behind in fifth (4:26.05) and Alex Bauer finished in 10th (4:28.98).
Toledo tallied podium finishes in the 200m and the 800m. Freshman Bralynne Dunn took seventh in the 200m and recorded the fifth-fastest time in program history with a 24.20 mark. Cadence Christie earned an eighth-place finish in the 800m (2:11.94).
In the 4x100m relay, Isabelle Denny, Sydney Stepanovich, Hailey Slagle and Dunn combined for a seventh-place finish with a final time of 46.18. The relay squad's final time ranks second in program history.
As a team, Toledo placed 10th overall with 35 points. The Rockets scored 23 points on the final day of competition.
Quoting Director of Cross Country/Track & Field Andrea Grove-McDonough
"Like a lot of track meets we had some ups and downs throughout the weekend. Some terrific individual moments highlighted by Melody's outstanding double in the 10k and 5k. Some great breakthroughs in the 800 and 200 and a lot of gritty performances.
"Missing some of our bullets definitely showed in the team score but we've nailed it two of the three cross country and track & field seasons so I can live with this one. For now, we look ahead to the NCAA first round for some of our individuals and getting them ready."
Up Next
Qualifying Rockets will compete in the NCAA East Preliminary Round on May 27-30 in Lexington, Ky.
MAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Muncie, Ind.
Thursday-Saturday, May 14-16 |Â Live Results
Team Standings
1. Akron – 135.50 points
2. Kent State – 113.50 points
3. Western Michigan – 81 points
4. Ball State – 76 points
5. Eastern Michigan – 75 points
6. Miami – 74 points
7. Bowling Green – 63 points
8. UMass – 54 points
9. Ohio – 50 points
10. Toledo – 35 points
11. Buffalo – 26 points
12. Central Michigan – 23 points
13. Northern Illinois – 12 points
4x100m Relay
7. Isabelle Denny, Sydney Stepanovich, Hailey Slagle, Bralynne Dunn – 46.18 (2 points) *2nd all-time*
1500m
3. Dorcas Kiptanui – 4:22.51 (6 points)
5. Laura Acuña – 4:26.05 (4 points)
10. Alex Bauer – 4:28.98
800m
8. Cadence Christie – 2:11.94 (1 point)
200m
7. Bralynne Dunn – 24.20 (2 points) *5th all-time*
5000m
2. Melody Jebiwot – 16:19.01 (8 points)
14. Dorcas Kiptantui – 17:04.70
22. Bailey Ranta – 17:25.38
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The Rockets were led by Melody Jebiwot and Dorcas Kiptantui who each earned medals in their events. Jebiwot fought to a second-place finish in the 5000m after earning a final time of 16:19.01.
Kiptantui led three Rockets to top-10 finishes in the 1500m as she took third with a time of 4:22.51. Laura Acuña followed behind in fifth (4:26.05) and Alex Bauer finished in 10th (4:28.98).
Toledo tallied podium finishes in the 200m and the 800m. Freshman Bralynne Dunn took seventh in the 200m and recorded the fifth-fastest time in program history with a 24.20 mark. Cadence Christie earned an eighth-place finish in the 800m (2:11.94).
In the 4x100m relay, Isabelle Denny, Sydney Stepanovich, Hailey Slagle and Dunn combined for a seventh-place finish with a final time of 46.18. The relay squad's final time ranks second in program history.
As a team, Toledo placed 10th overall with 35 points. The Rockets scored 23 points on the final day of competition.
Quoting Director of Cross Country/Track & Field Andrea Grove-McDonough
"Like a lot of track meets we had some ups and downs throughout the weekend. Some terrific individual moments highlighted by Melody's outstanding double in the 10k and 5k. Some great breakthroughs in the 800 and 200 and a lot of gritty performances.
"Missing some of our bullets definitely showed in the team score but we've nailed it two of the three cross country and track & field seasons so I can live with this one. For now, we look ahead to the NCAA first round for some of our individuals and getting them ready."
Up Next
Qualifying Rockets will compete in the NCAA East Preliminary Round on May 27-30 in Lexington, Ky.
MAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Muncie, Ind.
Thursday-Saturday, May 14-16 |Â Live Results
Team Standings
1. Akron – 135.50 points
2. Kent State – 113.50 points
3. Western Michigan – 81 points
4. Ball State – 76 points
5. Eastern Michigan – 75 points
6. Miami – 74 points
7. Bowling Green – 63 points
8. UMass – 54 points
9. Ohio – 50 points
10. Toledo – 35 points
11. Buffalo – 26 points
12. Central Michigan – 23 points
13. Northern Illinois – 12 points
4x100m Relay
7. Isabelle Denny, Sydney Stepanovich, Hailey Slagle, Bralynne Dunn – 46.18 (2 points) *2nd all-time*
1500m
3. Dorcas Kiptanui – 4:22.51 (6 points)
5. Laura Acuña – 4:26.05 (4 points)
10. Alex Bauer – 4:28.98
800m
8. Cadence Christie – 2:11.94 (1 point)
200m
7. Bralynne Dunn – 24.20 (2 points) *5th all-time*
5000m
2. Melody Jebiwot – 16:19.01 (8 points)
14. Dorcas Kiptantui – 17:04.70
22. Bailey Ranta – 17:25.38
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