Kipkosgei Achieves All-America Status in Columbia
Hofstra University freshman Freddie Kipkosgei concluded his inaugural collegiate cross country season by earning prestigious All-America honors at the 2025 NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country Championships. The event took place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Missouri. Kipkosgei's impressive performance saw him finish 38th out of a field of 261 competitors, clocking a personal best 10K time of 29:04.9.
A Standout Performance on the National Stage
Kipkosgei's 38th-place finish was a testament to his strong season, placing him among the nation's elite collegiate runners. He finished just 31 seconds behind the individual race winner, Habtom Samuel of New Mexico. All-America honors are typically awarded to the top 40 finishers at the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). His achievement marks him as one of only seven freshmen to receive All-America accolades at this year's championships.
A Historic Freshman Campaign for Hofstra
This All-America recognition caps a remarkable freshman year for Kipkosgei, who has consistently delivered strong performances. Prior to the national championships, he claimed the individual title at the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship on November 14, 2025, with a time of 29:12.7. He was also the individual champion at the CAA Men's Cross Country Championship on October 31, where his time of 23:01.6 over an 8K course was the second-fastest in league history. His victory at the CAA Championship played a crucial role in securing Hofstra's first-ever team championship in the sport. Kipkosgei is only the second Hofstra runner in program history to earn All-America honors, following Alex Masai.
Overview of the 2025 NCAA Championships
The 2025 NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country Championships saw fierce competition among the nation's top programs. Habtom Samuel of New Mexico secured the individual national championship with a time of 28:33.9. In the team competition, Oklahoma State emerged as the men's national champions. The event, hosted by the University of Missouri, brought together 32 men's teams and 32 women's teams, along with individual qualifiers, to compete for collegiate cross country's highest honors.
6 Comments
Mariposa
While Kipkosgei's individual achievement is truly remarkable for a freshman, the bigger challenge for Hofstra will be consistently developing a deeper roster to compete at the highest team levels.
Comandante
Hofstra pride is through the roof! This is massive for the program.
Muchacha
It's incredibly impressive for him to earn All-America honors so early in his career, yet the pressure to maintain such a high standard can be immense. I hope he's well-supported for continued growth.
Bella Ciao
Earning All-America as a freshman is a stellar beginning to his collegiate journey. Still, the transition from regional dominance to consistently contending for the top spots nationally will be his next major hurdle.
Manolo Noriega
All-America used to mean top 10. Top 40 is participation trophy territory now.
Katchuka
A historic season for Hofstra cross country! First team title AND an All-American. Unbelievable!