Two All-Time Marks Highlight WVU at David Hemery Valentine Invitational

Saturday, February 14

Boston, Mass.

9:00 a.m.

West Virginia University

David Hemery Valentine Invitational

Two All-Time Marks Highlight WVU at David Hemery Valentine Invitational

February 14, 2026 09:25 PM | Track & Field

Final Results

By: Jaret Dyer

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University track and field team delivered another strong distance performance at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational, highlighted by two all-time program marks in the 3,000 meters.

Competing in the invitational section of the 3,000 meters, Joy Naukot placed 10th overall with a time of 8:52.65. The performance moves Naukot to second all-time in WVU indoor history in the event.

Mercy Kinyanjui followed with a 15th-place finish in 9:03.93, a mark that ranks fifth all time in program history.

In the open section of the 3,000 meters, Anastasia Chepkorir recorded a time of 9:21.67 to finish 29th, while Alyssa Sauro crossed in 9:47.86.

Mary Delaney competed in the 1,000 meters, placing 13th overall with a time of 2:49.99. Kishay Rowe represented the Mountaineers in the 800 meters, finishing 31st in 2:07.56.

David Hemery Valentine Invite Results
1000m
13^th – Mary Delaney – 2:49.99
800m
31^st – Kishay Rowe – 2:07.56
3000m Invite
10^th – Joy Naukot – 8:52.65
15^th – Mercy Kinyanjui – 9:03.93
3000m
29^th – Anastasia Chepkorir – 9:21.67
113^th – Alyssa Sauro – 9:47.86

Up next, the Mountaineers will wrap up their indoor regular season at the Penn State Tune-Up on Feb. 20, in University Park, Pa.

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