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Jerry Jones Kansas Wesleyan Coyote Athletic Hall of Fame

Richard Akusu

  • Class
    1972
  • Induction
    1986
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Track and Field, Men's Cross Country
Rich highlighted his track career at KWU by placing 4th in the NAIA steeplechase finals; he was named All-American in this event. Richard was KCAC champion in the mile, 3-Mile, and Steeplechase. His KWU records included these events and relays: 880 (1:53.6), 2-Mile (9:17.4), 3-Mile (14:11.8), steeplechase (9:06.3), Distance Medley Relay (10:09.1), 2-Mile Relay (7:55.2), and Sprint Medley Relay (3:29.7).
 
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