Columbia News

University of Missouri's track and field team has announced the addition of five new athletes to its 2025-26 roster. The team, led by head coach Brett Halter, welcomes four transfers and one incoming freshman: Teagan Anderson, Nora Hark, Raymond Kipkoech, Pheline Mining, and Brianna Utecht.

"We are thrilled to welcome in high-character student-athletes into our program," said Halter. "Brianna, Pheline, Nora, Raymond and Teegan will help us continue to set the standard of winning national championships while competing in the best conference in the nation."

Teagan Anderson joins from the University of Tennessee and hails from Plymouth, Minnesota. Her personal records include a 1500m time of 4:28.22 and a mile time of 4:47.45.

Nora Hark comes from Hannibal, Missouri, having transferred from the University of Toledo. She specializes in javelin with a personal record throw of 45.40 meters.

Raymond Kipkoech is a distance runner from Kabarnet, Kenya. His personal bests include a 5000m time of 13:22.56.

Pheline Mining is another distance runner joining from the University of Alabama and originally from Mt. Elgon, Kenya. Her achievements include a 3000m time of 9:13.57.

Brianna Utecht is a multis athlete transferring from Wichita State and comes from Marshfield, Missouri. Her diverse skills are showcased with personal records across multiple events including a heptathlon score of 5295.

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