Wichita State freshman Joseph Holthusen, a two-time state champion from Bishop Carroll, has transitioned well in his first season of collegiate hurdling. His season-best indoor time in the 60-meter hurdles was the eighth-fastest in WSU history. GoShockers.com Courtesy
The hurdles are a track and field event that changes drastically from high school to the collegiate level.
The short hurdles are raised from 39 inches to 42 inches, and the long-hurdle race stretches from 300 meters to 400 meters. It usually takes at least one season for freshmen to adjust, in Wichita State coach Steve Rainbolt’s experience.
Freshman Joseph Holthusen has been the exception.