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Shocker all but in uniform: cross country’s Yared Kidane finally runs attached

Junior Yared Kidane participates in the six kilometer race on Sept. 7. Kidane is running his first season in a Wichita State uniform and took third place at the JK Gold Classic.

Yared Kidane has come a long way from his home in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Last year, he swapped corn for wheat, transferring from Iowa Central Community College to Wichita State.

Until he came to the United States, Kidane had only competed in track. He made it to Iowa with the help of an international recruiter seeking athletes from Europe and Africa.