WICHITA – Wichita State track and field alumnus and long-time pole vault official Chris Ellis generously donated a permanent finish line for the Shockers' home cross country course at L.W. Clapp Park.
"Having a permanent finish line on your very own cross country course is significant to us moving forward with our cross country program," head coach cross country coach Kirk Hunter said. "This is something we've always wanted, and for Chris Ellis to donate this is beyond words."
The finish line was installed Wednesday afternoon ahead of Saturday's 76th Annual JK Gold Classic.