WALNUT,  Calif. - University of South Alabama distance runner Micah Tirop recorded a top-10 finish in the men's invitational 10,000 meters  at the Mt. SAC Relays Thursday at Hilmer Lodge Stadium.

"He did really well with the mix of collegiate and professional runners. It was a good race for him," USA distance coach Tim Goldsack said. "He definitely had a great day."

Tirop finished fifth among collegiate runners and ninth overall out of 24 competitors in the 10,000 meters with a personal-best time of 29:18.86. The senior's time is currently ranked first in the Sun Belt Conference in the event by over a minute. Tirop also qualified for the first round of the NCAA Nationals with the time.

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