Jallow’s MONSTER 800m Run, DQ Controversy & Birnbaum Breaks the NCAA 1500m Curse
About this episode
Ben and Garrett recap the thrilling events of the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships, highlighting key performances and controversies.
On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett recap a thrilling 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships headlined by Sanu Jallow-Lockhart’s historic 1:56.85 (800) NCAA record in what may have been the greatest collegiate women’s 800m race ever. The guys dive into the controversy surrounding Doris Lemngole’s disqualification that opened the door for Marion Jepngetich to claim 5k gold, along with victories from Mercyline Kirwa in the 10k and Taylor Lovell in the steeplechase. They also break down Colin Sahlman’s electrifying kick to win the men’s 800m title, Simeon Birnbaum conquering the NCAA’s 1500m curse, and Habtom Samuel’s incredible distance double with victories in both the 10k and 5k. The episode wraps with championship performances from Geoffrey Kirwa and Rosemary Longisa, as Ben and Garrett unpack one of the most memorable NCAA meets in recent memory. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
People in this episode
Hosts: Ben, Garrett
Topics covered
- NCAA Championships
- 800m race
- disqualification controversy
- distance running
- collegiate athletics
- track and field
Keywords
- NCAA
- 800m
- disqualification
- distance double
- track and field
- collegiate records
- championships
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