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Howard University Hurdler advances to NCAA Championship Final

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.

Howard University Samuel Bennett NCAA Championships

NCAA Championships Final Round Schedule

FRIDAY, JUNE 7TRACK EVENTS  
Time (PT)EventRoundDivision
5:20 PM*National Collegiate Wheelchair 100mFinalMen
6:02 PM4×100 RelayFinalMen
6:12 PM1500 MetersFinalMen
6:24 PM3000 SteeplechaseFinalMen
6:42 PM110 HurdlesFinalMen
6:52 PM100 MetersFinalMen
7:02 PM400 MetersFinalMen
7:14 PM800 MetersFinalMen
7:27 PM400 HurdlesFinalMen
7:37 PM200 MetersFinalMen
7:43 PM200 MetersHeptathlonWomen
7:55 PM5000 MetersFinalMen
8:21 PM4×400 RelayFinalMen

The 2024 NCAA outdoor track and field championships will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN.

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