BYU's Jane Hedengren and Taylor Lovell qualify for NCAA Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 3:14 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Jane Hedengren and Taylor Lovell headline 10 more national qualifiers for BYU on prelims’ final day
"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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