Jane Hedengren wins first NCAA title in 5000 metres in Fayetteville

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BYU freshman Jane Hedengren captured her first NCAA title on Friday night, winning the women’s 5000 metres in 15:00.12 at the 2026 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships in Fayetteville, Ark. Hedengren, already the NCAA record holder in the event, moved decisively in the closing stages to defeat Alabama’s Doris Lemngole, the two-time defending NCAA […]

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