Oregon track and field qualifies 30 for NCAA Championships

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Oregon track and field qualifies 30 for NCAA Championships
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Oregon track and field has qualified a total of 30 entries for the 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, set to take place from June 10-13 at Hayward Field. The qualification follows an impressive performance at the NCAA West First Round in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where Oregon's men's team secured 15 entries across 10 events and the women's team matched that with 15 entries. Key qualifiers include Simeon Birnbaum in both the 1,500 meters and 5,000 meters, and Aaliyah McCormick, who set a new school record in the 100-meter hurdles. The Ducks are looking to capitalize on their home advantage during the national meet.

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  • •Oregon men qualified 15 entries for 10 events.
  • •Oregon women matched with 15 entries across 10 events.
  • •Simeon Birnbaum advanced in 1,500 meters and 5,000 meters.
  • •Aaliyah McCormick set a new school record in 100-meter hurdles.
  • •Championships are scheduled for June 10-13 at Hayward Field.
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The road to the NCAA Championships runs through Eugene, and Oregon track and field is bringing a full squad home with it. After four days at the NCAA West First Round in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the Ducks qualified 30 total entries for the 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which will be held […]

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