Kieran Barnewall, a freshman hurdler at Indiana State, secured his place in the World Athletics U20 Championships by winning the 110m hurdles at the Canada U20 Track and Field Championships. He clocked times of 13.64 seconds in the semifinals and 13.66 seconds in the finals, confirming his status as the top seed. This victory marks a significant achievement in Barnewall's debut season, where he has consistently performed well, including qualifying for the NCAA East First Round. His impressive results also include being runner-up at the MVC Outdoor Championships, contributing to a podium sweep by Indiana State. The Canadian U20 team will be officially announced in mid-July, with the World Championships scheduled for August 5-9 in Eugene, Oregon.

By the Numbers
  • Kieran Barnewall ran 13.64 seconds in the semifinal and 13.66 seconds in the final of the 110m hurdles.
  • He is among the top five freshmen in NCAA East qualifying for the 110m hurdles.
State of Play
  • Barnewall has already claimed a national title, earning Canada鈥檚 automatic qualifying spot for the World Championships.
  • The World Athletics U20 Championships will feature the 110m hurdles event on August 7 for the first round and semifinals, and finals on August 8.
What's Next

The U20 Canadian team will be officially announced in mid-July, and Barnewall will compete at the World Championships in August. Additionally, he will participate in the USATF Outdoor Championships in July.

Bottom Line

Kieran Barnewall's championship win highlights his rapidly growing reputation in track and field, positioning him as a promising athlete to watch at the upcoming World U20 Championships.