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UTEP’s Kpomassy Set to Compete for the USA at 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships August 5 in Eugene

8/4/2026 11:43:00 AM

EL PASO – UTEP track and field's Michael Kpomassy will represent the United States of America in the shot put at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore., at historic Hayward Field on Wednesday.

Kpomassy will begin the men's shot put qualification round at 1:15 p.m. PT/2:15 MDT. The men's shot put final is set for the evening at 7:45 p.m. PT/8:45 MDT.

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"Michael has earned this opportunity through his relentless work ethic, consistency, and commitment to excellence," UTEP head coach Francesca Green said. "Representing Team USA at the World U20 Championships is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to the standard he has set every day in training. We are proud to see him represent both the United States and UTEP Track & Field on the world stage, and we know he will compete with the same confidence and determination that has defined his season."

Kpomassy threw a personal-best 19.99 meters (65-7), placing second overall behind Arkansas State's Omar Hussein, who threw 20.97 meters (68-9.75). Mekhi Malcolm (Anderson-SC) was third with a 19.79-meter throw (64-11.25).

Kpomassy's mark will not count toward his collegiate progress, as his best was 18.64 meters (61-2) at the NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 27, in Fayetteville (listed on TFRRS).

Kpomassy got a late start to his successful freshman campaign, opening his collegiate career at the Arkansas Twilight on May 8. He threw 16.87 meters (55-4.25) in his first official mark. Kpomassy made headlines when he was the first men's shot putter to win gold in Conference USA, hurling 17.94 meters (59-10.25). He was also the first UTEP shot putter since 1996 to snag a gold medal in the event.

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