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AUGUSTA, Kan. – Wichita State's men's team defeated Missouri 23-33, and Kansas State 15-46 to win the 69th Annual J.K. Gold Classic.
 
Senior Joe Harter finished first overall with a time of 18:21.3. Harter became the fifth Shocker in as many years to win the men's J.K. Gold Classic. 
 
Nathan Wickoren, who was running unattached, ran 18:26.4 to finish second, Brian Newkirk of Emporia State placed third with a time of 18:35.9. Sophomore Zack Penrod ran the 6K in 18:41.0 to finish fourth and senior Gage Garcia rounded out the top five finishing with a time of 18:47.3.
 
On the women's side, the Shockers defeated Missouri State 23-34 to finish the dual meet 1-2. Missouri women won the classic finishing 3-0.
 
Shocker freshman Winny Koskei lead the team finishing seventh overall with a time of 14:17.5, finishing 14th was fellow freshman Rita Schnacker with a time of 14:32.4. Senior Jordan Maestas ran the 4K in 14:44.1 to finish 17th and freshman Yazmine Wright rounded out the top 20 with a time of 14:53.1.
 
Rebekah Topham, who was the 2015 and 2016 champion, was running unattached and finished first overall with a time of 13:39. 6.  Topham became the first three-time J.K. Gold Champion since Tjaart Van Niewwenhuizen won it in 87', 88' and 89' on the men's side.
 
Former Shocker Tonya Nero, who was the 2010 champion, finished the 4K in 13:42.1 to place second.
 
Wichita State is next in action Sept. 2 at the Missouri Southern Stampede in Joplin, Mo.