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Evan Mitchell Claims Steeplechase Title at Valley Championship

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Junior Evan Mitchell highlighted day two of the 2021 Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championship for the Bradley track team, claiming the individual title in the 3,000m steeplechase Saturday.

Mitchell became the second Brave in school history to win the event at the conference meet – joining Haran Dunderdale in 2018 – crossing the finish line in 8:57.65. He finished nearly three seconds ahead of the runner up on the night as Mitchell posted the fourth-best time in school history to claim the title.

Sophomore Charlie Parrish joined Mitchell on the podium as he finished third in the event.