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Samuel Ogazi sets NCAA record in men's 400 meters at championships

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:40 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Samuel Ogazi sets NCAA record in men's 400 meters at championships
Summary

On June 12 in Eugene, Alabama's Samuel Ogazi set a new NCAA record in the men's 400-meter final, finishing with a time of 43.38 seconds, breaking the previous record of 43.61 set by Michael Norman in 2018. LSU's Jaiden Reid also impressed with a collegiate record of 19.63 seconds in the men's 200 final after struggling earlier in the season with asthma. New Mexico's Habtom Samuel won the men's 5,000 meters, adding to his earlier victory in the 10,000 meters, a feat accomplished by only one other athlete since 2023. Additional titles were claimed in various events, including the men's discus and high jump, as the NCAA outdoor track and field meet continues.

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  • •Ogazi breaks 400-meter record with 43.38 seconds
  • •Reid sets 200-meter collegiate record at 19.63 seconds
  • •Samuel wins both men's 5,000 and 10,000 meters
  • •Other NCAA titles awarded in discus and high jump events
  • •Championships taking place at Hayward Field, Eugene.
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  • 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Samuel Ogazi sets NCAA record and more from Day 3 of NCAA outdoors
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Alabama's Samuel Ogazi and LSU's Jaiden Reid set new collegiate records June 12 during Day 3 of the NCAA outdoor track and field meet in Eugene.

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