Good morning, Shocker Nation. Austen Carrera ran in the red, white, and blue yesterday in the men’s 3000-meter steeplechase! In Heat 2, Carrera qualified to advance with a personal-best 8:53.45.

Here’s what he had to say ahead of the race about representing Team USA.

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🏡 Home Again
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🔼 New Episode. Wichita State Director of Athletics Kevin Saal kicks off the 2026-27 school year with a conversation covering basketball scheduling, coach Paul Mills' contract extension, the NCAA Tournament coming to Wichita, and a look back at the past year's successes. Listen here.

🔼 Home Again. A Shocker legend is back in the fold! Six-time All-American Destiny Masters has rejoined Wichita State track and field as a member of Steve Rainbolt's coaching staff. As a Shocker from 2020-25, Masters won four American Conference championships, was named the 2024 American Conference Indoor Championship Most Valuable Performer, and still holds several program records. She returns to Wichita after a season at Butler Community College, where she helped coach the Grizzlies to 28 NJCAA All-America awards.

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Which two Wichita State indoor records does Destiny Masters still hold?

Think you know the answer? Scroll to the bottom to find out!

*All times CT

Saturday, Aug. 15
🏐 Volleyball @ Omaha (Exhibition) (Omaha, Neb.)

Saturday, Aug. 22
🏐 Volleyball vs. Kansas City @ 1 p.m. (Exhibition)

Friday, Aug. 28
🏐 Volleyball vs. Idaho State / Stephen F. Austin | Shocker Volleyball Classic @ 10 a.m.
🏐 Volleyball vs. Idaho State / Missouri State | Shocker Volleyball Classic @ 2 p.m.
🏐 Volleyball vs. Stephen F. Austin | Shocker Volleyball Classic @ 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 29
🏐 Volleyball vs. Missouri State / Stephen F. Austin | Shocker Volleyball Classic @ 2 p.m.
🏐 Volleyball vs. Idaho State | Shocker Volleyball Classic @ 6 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 30
🏐 Volleyball vs. Missouri State | Shocker Volleyball Classic @ 12 p.m.

🌾 Click here to see the full Wichita State Athletics Calendar

Answer: The indoor high jump and pentathlon records.

🌾 Have a great weekend, Shockers!