Billah Jepkirui’s Massive Win & Colton Sands’ NCAA Title Potential

Billah Jepkirui’s Massive Win & Colton Sands’ NCAA Title Potential

From The Stride Report by The Stride Report

March 4, 2026 · 57 min · Episode 334

About this episode

Ben and Garrett recap a championship-packed weekend in track and field, highlighting key performances and title potentials.

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett recap a championship-packed weekend highlighted by Billah Jepkirui running a converted 4:20 mile to take down Jane Hedengren and claim the BIG 12 title! The guys also break down Colton Sands edging Gary Martin for the ACC 5k crown and debate Sands’ growing NCAA title potential, while also highlighting Sydney Vaught delivering a huge PR to win the SEC 5k. Elsewhere, Penn State swept the men’s BIG 10 800m podium, Salma Elbadra anchored South Carolina to the SEC DMR title, and thrilling 800m battles see Batista narrowly defeat Sanu Jallow-Lockhart while Hayley Kitching continues her dominant season! Ben and Garrett also unpack championship mile victories from Silan Ayyildiz and Trent McFarland, while Juliette Whittaker took the ACC 800m title in what could be a preview of the NCAA Championships! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben, Garrett

Topics covered

  • championship recap
  • NCAA title potential
  • track and field
  • athlete performances
  • college sports

Keywords

  • Billah Jepkirui
  • Colton Sands
  • NCAA Championships
  • track and field
  • BIG 12
  • ACC
  • SEC
  • athlete performances

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Penn State, South Carolina, BIG 12, ACC, SEC, BIG 10

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