Auburn track's Kayinsola Ajayi and Ja'Kobe Tharp win national titles
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Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Auburn juniors Kayinsola Ajayi and Ja'Kobe Tharp earned individual national championships at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on June 12 in Eugene, Oregon. Tharp secured his fourth title in the 110m hurdles, breaking the NCAA and world record with a time of 12.75 seconds. Ajayi claimed victory in the 100m with a wind-aided time of 9.72 seconds, both marking significant accomplishments for the athletes in their collegiate careers. Despite these achievements, the Auburn men's track and field team finished sixth overall following a dropped baton in the 4x100m relay that ended their chances for a team title. Camryn Massey is scheduled to compete in the discus throw on June 13, concluding Auburn's championships participation.
- •Tharp wins the 110m hurdles, breaking both NCAA and world records.
- •Ajayi secures victory in the 100m, his second national title.
- •Auburn men's track and field team finishes sixth overall.
- •Team lost potential title due to a dropped baton in 4x100m relay.
- •Camryn Massey to compete in discus throw on June 13.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn men's track and field claims two individual national titles
"Auburn juniors Kayinsola and Ja'Kobe Tharp raced to another national title this week.
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