Taylor Lovell wins NCAA steeplechase title as BYU excels
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:07 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Taylor Lovell of BYU claimed the national championship in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NCAA track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday night. Lovell finished with a personal record of 9:21.03, outperforming her competitors in a tactical race characterized by slow pacing. Meanwhile, BYU's Jane Hedengren, a strong contender in the 5,000 meters, finished ninth after leading for much of the race. The team collectively placed 12th overall in the competition with significant contributions from other runners like Carlee Hansen and Carmen Alder.
- •Taylor Lovell won the steeplechase with a time of 9:21.03.
- •Jane Hedengren finished ninth in the 5,000 meters after leading early in the race.
- •BYU placed 12th overall in the championships with 22 points.
- •Lovell's victory is BYU's fourth NCAA title in the steeplechase in six years.
- •Carlee Hansen and Carmen Alder also scored points for BYU in the 1,500 meters.
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — BYU’s Taylor Lovell wins steeplechase national championship, Jane Hedengren falls short of a title again
"BYU’s prowess in the 3,000-meter steeplechase continued Saturday night at the NCAA track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., where junior Taylor Lovell pulled off an upset victory. Lovell, who had the third-fastest entry time, had finished in ninth place in the last two NCAA championships. Lovell’s performance helped BYU finished 12th in the team race, with 22 points.
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