Tanner Newkirk

Before CU (KANSAS 2022–2024)

Kansas indoor school record holder in the 3,000 meters with a time of 7:51.84 at the BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational on February 14, 2025
Big 12 medalist in the distance medley relay
Named to the Big 12 All-Academic First Team

PREVIOUS SCHOOL (UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS)
2023 Outdoor (Fr.):

Opened the season at the Stanford Invitational with a personal best 14:13.03 in the 5,000 meters, placing fifth
Clocked 14:50.68 in the 5,000 at the Kansas Relays, just missing a podium finish
Set a personal best of 3:49.53 in the 1,500 at the John McDonnell Invitational, scoring team points
Ran 3:51.01 in the 1,500 at the Rock Chalk Classic, placing third

2023 Indoor (Fr.):

Made his debut at the Jayhawk Classic, running 4:12.56 in the mile to place second
Finished third in the 5,000 meters at the Husker Invitational with a time of 14:27.18

HIGH SCHOOL

IN THE CLASSROOM

Majoring in Political Science with the goal of becoming a lawyer, lobbyist, or professional runner

PERSONAL

Born: December 24, in Kansas City, Kan.
Hometown: Lawrence, Kan.
Son of Kevin (realtor) and Nealy (dentist) Newkirk
Has a younger brother, Nicholas, who runs track and cross country at Hayden High School
Sister Ryann attends the University of Kansas
Enjoys reading, movies, and spending time with friends
Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity
Self-taught guitarist
Father, Kevin, ran track and cross country at Kansas
Grandfather, Jerry Olmsted, played basketball at Emporia State
Chose Colorado for its rich distance running history, teammates, and elite coaching