1.The Emergence of Andre De Grasse

In arguably the greatest sprint double in NCAA history, Andre De Grasse won both the 100m and 200m with 9.75w and 19.58w winning times, respectively. De Grasse’s 200m time now stands as the fastest 200m ever run by a collegian under all conditions. It is also the fastest mark run in the world this year under all conditions.  

 

2. A Dandy Day for Marquis Dendy

In the triple jump, Florida’s Marquis Dendy took a leap of 17.71m (+2.4). The mark is the best wind-assisted jump in the world this year.

 

3. Oregon Surprise Finishers

The Oregon Ducks flew together as valuable points were snagged in unlikely places. Freshman Blake Haney surprised Hayward with a third-place finish in the 1500m, sophomore Marcus Chambers kicked to a second-place finish in the 400m, and Edward Cheserek, Eric Jenkins, and Will Geoghegan finished 1-2-4 in the 5000m, respectively. The Ducks have won back-to-back outdoor team titles. 

 

4. Chad Noelle Closes in 51.9 for the NCAA 1500m Win

Oklahoma State junior Chad Noelle won a very tactical 1500m final, completing his final 400m in 51.9 seconds. This was Noelle’s first national title for Oklahoma State. 

.@run4okstate @ChadNoelle is your #NCAATF 1500m champion!!!! pic.twitter.com/K4gXtIcLGo

— FloTrack (@FloTrack) June 12, 2015

5. Anthony Rotich Over Stanley Kebenei, Again.

UTEP’s Anthony Rotich defended his 3000m steeplechase title over 2014 runner up Stanley Kebenei. In last year’s duel between the two, the race practically ended 50m early when Kebenei failed to clear the last barrier. In this year’s edition of the showdown, Kebenei was able to clear the final barrier alongside Rotich, but could not match the speed of the UTEP athlete down the homestretch.

Anthony Rotich is now one of only 3 men to win 3 #NCAATF Steeple titles! pic.twitter.com/rwFtyr518D

— FloTrack (@FloTrack) June 13, 2015

6. Bad Blood Resolved

Edward Cheserek finally got his double after winning the 5K final, edging out teammate Eric Jenkins. With this win, Cheserek now has eight individual NCAA titles to his name. But more importantly, Cheserek finished alongside his teammate Jenkins, showing no bad blood between the two after edging him out in the 10K two days prior. 

Sophomore Edward Cheserek now has won eight NCAA championships and been a part of four NCAA indoor/outdoor team championships

— Chris Hansen (@chansen_RG) June 13, 2015

7. Returning 400m Champ Deon Lendore Pulls Up

2014 Bowerman award winner Deon Lendore pulled up holding his hamstring after running the first 100m during the 400m final, falling to the ground and opening up the race for LSU’s Vernon Norwood to take the NCAA crown.

 

8. Omar McLeod Sets an All Conditions World Lead

Although it was not wind-legal, Omar McLeod ran a world-leading time (all conditions) of 13.05 in the 110m hurdles.

This dude Omar McLeod just ran a wind aided 13.01 in the 110mH to win. @RazorbackTF &Jamaica have a star talent

— MarkJonesESPN (@MarkJonesESPN) June 13, 2015

9. Edward Kemboi, Oh Boy!

After a very slow opening lap, Iowa State’s Edward Kemboi took charge during the last 100m to win the men’s 800m and bring home his first NCAA Outdoor title of his career.