JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- Miami University's Charlie Harders finished with the fifth-fastest time of 48 competitors in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NCAA East Prelims today to advance to the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field National Championships. Harders completed his race in a personal-best time of 8:40.97, which ranks second in program history. He had previously run an 8:43.10 in Azusa, Calif. in April.

Harders will represent the RedHawks at the national championships in Austin, Texas beginning Wednesday, June 7.

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Miami's Carmen Riano (steeplechase) and Annie Christie (5,000 meters) will race Saturday, May 27 as the NCAA East Prelims continue. Links to watch on ESPN+ and follow the results live are available here.