Kyan Thomas
The Big West

Track and Field

Highlanders Complete Season at NCAA First Round

UCR caps another successful year in postseason competition

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - UC Riverside Track & Field's trio of Raykiyat Olukoju, Kyan Thomas, and Chelsea Aninyei wrapped up the Highlanders' 2025 season at the NCAA First Round at E.B. Cushing Stadium in College Station, Texas. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Olukoju ran a 24.08 in the women's 200m on Thursday. 
  • Thomas set a new personal and season best in the men's triple jump with a 15.46m / 50-08.75 on Friday.
  • Aninyei closed things out on Saturday with a 12.17m / 39-11.25 in the women's triple jump.

NOTABLES

  • This year's corps of UCR entries into the NCAA postseason marks 15 for UC Riverside since 2021. 

NEXT UP

  • UC Riverside has concluded its 2025 season. 

Players Mentioned

Chelsea Aninyei

Chelsea Aninyei

Jumps
5' 5"
Redshirt Sophomore
Kyan Thomas

Kyan Thomas

Jumps
5' 11"
Junior
Raykiyat Olukoju

Raykiyat Olukoju

Short Sprints
5' 11"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Chelsea Aninyei

Chelsea Aninyei

5' 5"
Redshirt Sophomore
Jumps
Kyan Thomas

Kyan Thomas

5' 11"
Junior
Jumps
Raykiyat Olukoju

Raykiyat Olukoju

5' 11"
Junior
Short Sprints