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Gonzaga distance runner James Mwaura places fourth in 10,000 meters at NCAA Championships

Gonzaga distance runner James Mwaura, seen at the front of the pack, finished fourth in the 10,000 meters at the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Austin, Texas. (Courtesy/Gonzaga Athletics)

AUSTIN, Texas — James Mwaura posted the best individual finish for a Gonzaga athlete and was awarded his third consecutive All-American honors after he took fourth place in the 10,000 meters in a time of 28:14.64 at the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Austin, Texas.

Mwuara is the first Gonzaga runner to be first team All-American and three-time All-American.

Stanford’s Ky Robinson won the national championship in 28:10.96.

Mwaura led early in the race, falling back to as far as 11th place, before rallying to take fourth.

Mwaura races again Friday in the 5,000 meters.