Colin Sahlman wins NCAA 800-meter title at track championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Newbury Park graduate wins NCAA 800-meter title with final-lap push
"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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