Courtesy of Howard University
EUGENE, Ore. — Howard University graduate Samuel Bennett (Langdon Hill, United Kingdom) ran his best race in his collegiate career while reaching the 110-meter hurdles final round at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., hosted by the University of Oregon.
Bennett, who entered with one of the nation’s fastest times, grabbed the final spot after Thursday’s semifinal race (13.453), edging out Ole Miss’ Ahmad Young by sixth thousandths (.006) of a second (13.459).
For his efforts, Samuel Bennett became the first men’s hurdler to advance to the final stage in more than 20 years and, no matter Friday’s (June 7) outcome, becomes the first men’s All-American since Bison standout and Howard Director of Track & Field David Oliver (2003).
Auburn’s Ja’Kobe Tharp had the fastest mark, equaling his personal best (13.18).
Friday’s final race is slated for 9:42 p.m. (ET) / 6:42 p.m. (PT).
Another notable Bison senior Noah Langford (Portsmouth, Va.) wrapped up his outstanding year, competing in the 400-meter hurdles semifinal round. The Virginia product just missed Friday’s final race, registering a 50.84 time. Despite the outcome, he earned an All-American honorable mention after finishing 17th overall.

NCAA Championships Final Round Schedule
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 | TRACK EVENTS | ||
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Time (PT) | Event | Round | Division |
5:20 PM | *National Collegiate Wheelchair 100m | Final | Men |
6:02 PM | 4×100 Relay | Final | Men |
6:12 PM | 1500 Meters | Final | Men |
6:24 PM | 3000 Steeplechase | Final | Men |
6:42 PM | 110 Hurdles | Final | Men |
6:52 PM | 100 Meters | Final | Men |
7:02 PM | 400 Meters | Final | Men |
7:14 PM | 800 Meters | Final | Men |
7:27 PM | 400 Hurdles | Final | Men |
7:37 PM | 200 Meters | Final | Men |
7:43 PM | 200 Meters | Heptathlon | Women |
7:55 PM | 5000 Meters | Final | Men |
8:21 PM | 4×400 Relay | Final | Men |
The 2024 NCAA outdoor track and field championships will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN.