BYU’s Jane Hedengren Shatters New NCAA Record
Jane Hedengren, a standout freshman from Brigham Young University (BYU), has set a new NCAA record in the outdoor 5,000-meter event. Her remarkable performance took place at the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, California, where she clocked 14:50.50.
Record-Breaking Performance
Hedengren’s time surpassed the previous collegiate record held by Florida’s Parker Valby by over one second. This race marked her first attempt at the outdoor 5,000 meters, and she dominated the competition throughout.
Race Details
Hedengren led from the start, decisively increasing her pace in the final 2,000 meters. She finished more than eight seconds ahead of her closest competitor, BYU alum Lexy Halladay-Lowry, who ran for Nike and secured second place.
- Event: Bryan Clay Invitational
- Location: Azusa, California
- Date: Recent Friday
- Winning Time: 14:50.50
- Previous Record: 14:51.55 (by Parker Valby)
- Margin of Victory: Over 8 seconds
- Second Place: Lexy Halladay-Lowry
Historic Achievements
This victory adds to Hedengren’s impressive accolades. She previously set records in both the indoor 5,000 meters and the outdoor 10,000 meters within a span of two weeks.
After the race, she celebrated with her competitors, showing her sportsmanship and enthusiasm. “I’m just privileged to come back, especially in college with the team,” Hedengren remarked, reflecting on her experience at the event.
Future Aspirations
Hedengren expressed excitement about competing in multiple events this season, including both the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters, with plans to add the 1,500 meters to her lineup.
“It’s a privilege to get to try it all, and that’s something I love so much about this sport,” she concluded.
With her groundbreaking achievements, Jane Hedengren is quickly establishing herself as a leading figure in collegiate track and field.
