BYU's Jane Hedengren and Taylor Lovell qualify for NCAA Championships

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Last updated May 31, 2026

BYU's Jane Hedengren and Taylor Lovell qualify for NCAA Championships
Summary

At the NCAA West prelims, BYU's Taylor Lovell secured first place in the steeplechase, while freshman Jane Hedengren registered the third-best time in the 5,000 meters. Their performances contributed to a total of ten additional national qualifiers for BYU. The event took place at the University of California, Sacramento, adding to BYU's roster ahead of the NCAA Championships. This marks a strong showing for the team as they prepare for the next round of competition.

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  • Taylor Lovell wins steeplechase at NCAA West prelims.
  • Jane Hedengren achieves third-best 5,000-meter time.
  • BYU qualifies ten athletes for NCAA Championships.
  • Event held at the University of California, Sacramento.
  • Strong performances signal BYU's competitive strength.
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  • 3:14 AMYahoo SportsJane Hedengren and Taylor Lovell headline 10 more national qualifiers for BYU on prelims’ final day
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BYU's Taylor Lovell wins steeplechase at NCAA West prelims, freshman Jane Hedengren posts third-best time in 5,000 meters.

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