Jane Hedengren Does It AGAIN! Breaks Parker Valby’s NCAA 10k Record!

Jane Hedengren Does It AGAIN! Breaks Parker Valby’s NCAA 10k Record!

From The Stride Report by The Stride Report

April 8, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 339

About this episode

The episode discusses Jane Hedengren's record-breaking performance in the NCAA 10k and other notable athletic achievements.

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett react to another historic performance from Jane Hedengren as she runs 30:46 to break Parker Valby’s NCAA 10k record, continuing her unbelievable rise. The guys break down Habtom Samuel’s dominant 27:30 win in a loaded 10k field, Taylor Lovell’s upset 5k victory and Simeon Birnbaum’s blistering final lap to secure his own win. They also highlight strong middle distance showings from Carmen Alder, Matan Ivri and Mena Scatchard, along with a loaded 800-meter slate featuring Salma Elbadra, Tinoda Matsatsa and Camden Marshall. The episode wraps with Kole Mathison’s steeplechase victory and a full look at a weekend packed with breakout performances and NCAA-shifting results. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben, Garrett

Topics covered

  • NCAA records
  • 10k race
  • athletic performances
  • middle distance running
  • breakout performances
  • sports analysis

Keywords

  • Jane Hedengren
  • Parker Valby
  • NCAA 10k record
  • Habtom Samuel
  • Taylor Lovell
  • Simeon Birnbaum
  • middle distance
  • athletic performances
  • NCAA results

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