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PODCAST: Jallow’s MONSTER 800m Run, DQ Controversy & Birnbaum Breaks the NCAA 1500m Curse
- Wyatt Barnsley
- 6 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Production via Wyatt Barnsley
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!
(3:44) Jallow Runs NCAA Record of 1:56.85 in Fastest Collegiate 800m Race Ever
(11:33) Jepngetich Wins 5k Gold After Lemngole is DQ’d
(21:09) Mercyline Kirwa Upsets Field to Win NCAA 10k Title
(29:23) Colin Sahlman Wins NCAA 800m Title With Massive Kick
(37:45 Birnbaum Breaks NCAA 1500m “Curse”, Wins National Title
(43:16) Habtom Samuel Runs 27:51 to Win Second Career NCAA 10k Title
(49:41) Habtom Samuel Rides 55-Second Final Lap to Earn NCAA 5k Title
(55:06) Taylor Lovell Rides Huge Kick to NCAA Steeple Title
(1:00:34) Geoffrey Kirwa Holds Off Kiptanui to Win Steeple Title
(1:03:47) Rosemary Longisa Goes Wire-to-Wire to Win NCAA 1500m Title
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