Winning a state championship will put a runner on the map in Kansas, but winning a race at the Kansas Relays will put you on the map nationally.

Winfield’s Riley Osen has two state championships to his name, but he’s receiving more attention than ever after winning the 3200-meter race at the KU Relays last Friday in a career-best time of 9 minutes, 13.43 seconds.

“He’s kind of moved himself into a new category as far as distance runners go,” Winfield distance coach Torey Keller said. “He’s definitely put himself on the map for colleges going into his senior year.”

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