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Colin Sahlman wins NCAA 800-meter title at track championships

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Colin Sahlman wins NCAA 800-meter title at track championships
Summary

Colin Sahlman, a senior from Northern Arizona University and Newbury Park High graduate, won the men's 800-meter title at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on June 12. Sahlman finished the race with a time of 1 minute, 44.22 seconds, achieving his victory by overtaking the field in the final lap. This win represents the first national title in the event for NAU and the sixth-fastest NCAA outdoor time recorded. Sahlman plans to pursue professional running as his college eligibility concludes.

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  • •Sahlman moved from last to first in the final lap.
  • •He achieved a time of 1:44.22 in the 800 meters.
  • •This is NAU's first national title in the 800 meters.
  • •Sahlman previously held the NCAA indoor record at 1:44.70.
  • •He plans to pursue professional running after this season.
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  • 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Newbury Park graduate wins NCAA 800-meter title with final-lap push
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Newbury Park High graduate Colin Sahlman stormed from last place into the lead over the final lap of the 800-meter final at the NCAA finals.

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