Gunton Completes Action at NCAA East First Rounds with Strong 5K Semifinal Performance
LEXINGTON, KY – Junior Tayla Gunton represented the Iona University women's outdoor track team at the NCAA East First Rounds on Saturday at the University of Kentucky Track and Field Complex. Competing in the 5,000-meter semifinal, Gunton concluded the Gaels' season with another strong performance against the nation's top distance runners. Gunton placed 20th overall in the 5,000-meter semifinal, crossing the finish line in 16:02.62. Running in the opening heat, she finished ninth among the competitors and capped her 2025-26 campaign with the second-fastest 5,000-meter performance of her Iona career. Florida's Hilda Olemonoi won the opening heat in 15:27.89, while...
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