University of Arkansas junior Ayden Owens-Delerme won the 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field West Prelims in 48.39 seconds on Friday night in Sacramento, Calif.
Five Razorbacks advanced in three events to the NCAA Championships in Austin during the first day of action in the NCAA West Preliminary round hosted by Sacramento State. In addition, Arkansas had nine entries advance to Friday’s quarterfinals in six events.
No. 1 Arkansas set a record in terms of total entries for the 2023 NCAA Championships with 44. Starting on Wednesday the field of 48 in individual events at the NCAA West Preliminary rounds, hosted by Sacramento State, will start to be trimmed to 12 by Friday’s second rounds.
FAYETTEVILLE As the NCAA champion in the decathlon last year who finished fourth at the World Championships, University of Arkansas senior Ayden Owens-Delerme showed he can excel in 10 events.