2015 NCAA Men's 60H Preview
2015 NCAA Men's 60H Preview
Omar McLeod, Arkansas (PB 7.59 60H, 13.44 110H)
Last Year: 1st Indoors, DNF Outdoors
The freshman from Arkansas made a name for himself when he won his first NCAA title in the 60H. Though the Jamaican native was injured in the 100h at the outdoor championships, he is the clear favorite for 2015. Also a valuable member of the Arkansas 4x4, McLeod will be looked to for major points for the Hogs.
Oladapo Akinmoladun, Nebraska (PB 7.61 60H, 13.84 110H)
Last Year: 9th Indoors, N/A Outdoors
Akinmoladun has a promising future. As a sophomore, this Cornhusker broke the Nebraska school record, Big Ten Indoor Championships and SPIRE Institute record with his 7.61 for first place. He redshirted outdoors, but has the number two fastest returning time in the NCAA.
Donovan Robertson, Ohio State (PB 7.65 60H, 13.70 110H)
Last Year: 7th Indoors, 20th Outdoors
Robertson will be battling with Akinmoladun for that top Big Ten spot. In his first indoor season, Robertson recorded his PR when he finished second in the conference meet, locking in his Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors. With one full year under his belt, Robertson looks to be a top returner for 2015.
Johnathan Cabral, Oregon (PB 7.67 60H, 13.45 110H)
Last Year: 4th Indoors, DNF Outdoors
Cabral is a consistent member of the Oregon Ducks that can be counted on to score. A two-time All American in the 60H, Cabral was injured during the outdoor championships and failed to finish his prelim. He won’t have the likes of teammate and football player Devon Allen, who sustained an injury during the Rose Bowl, which may give Cabral an even bigger incentive to perform at the top for the title-seeking Ducks.
Last Year: 1st Indoors, DNF Outdoors
The freshman from Arkansas made a name for himself when he won his first NCAA title in the 60H. Though the Jamaican native was injured in the 100h at the outdoor championships, he is the clear favorite for 2015. Also a valuable member of the Arkansas 4x4, McLeod will be looked to for major points for the Hogs.
Oladapo Akinmoladun, Nebraska (PB 7.61 60H, 13.84 110H)
Last Year: 9th Indoors, N/A Outdoors
Akinmoladun has a promising future. As a sophomore, this Cornhusker broke the Nebraska school record, Big Ten Indoor Championships and SPIRE Institute record with his 7.61 for first place. He redshirted outdoors, but has the number two fastest returning time in the NCAA.
Donovan Robertson, Ohio State (PB 7.65 60H, 13.70 110H)
Last Year: 7th Indoors, 20th Outdoors
Robertson will be battling with Akinmoladun for that top Big Ten spot. In his first indoor season, Robertson recorded his PR when he finished second in the conference meet, locking in his Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors. With one full year under his belt, Robertson looks to be a top returner for 2015.
Johnathan Cabral, Oregon (PB 7.67 60H, 13.45 110H)
Last Year: 4th Indoors, DNF Outdoors
Cabral is a consistent member of the Oregon Ducks that can be counted on to score. A two-time All American in the 60H, Cabral was injured during the outdoor championships and failed to finish his prelim. He won’t have the likes of teammate and football player Devon Allen, who sustained an injury during the Rose Bowl, which may give Cabral an even bigger incentive to perform at the top for the title-seeking Ducks.
Jordan Moore, TCU (PB 7.70 60H, 13.72 110H)
Last Year: 11th Indoors, 12th Outdoors
The reigning Big 12 Champion will be shooting for First Team All America honors this year. In his first season competing for the Horned Frogs, Moore shattered the indoor school record, and tied the outdoor record. A dual sport athlete, also competing for the prized TCU football team, Moore should be searching for that top spot in Fayetteville.
Artie Burns, Miami (PB 7.70 60H, N/A 110H)
Last Year: 15th Indoors, N/A Outdoors
Another football player in the hurdle mix, Burns ran his way to an ACC Indoor Championship during his freshman season competing on the track team at Miami. The newcomer broke a 38-year-old American Junior record when he ran 7.68 at the Don Kirby Invite (altitude conversion - 7.70). With football season over, Burns will be one to watch on the track this spring.
Last Year: 11th Indoors, 12th Outdoors
The reigning Big 12 Champion will be shooting for First Team All America honors this year. In his first season competing for the Horned Frogs, Moore shattered the indoor school record, and tied the outdoor record. A dual sport athlete, also competing for the prized TCU football team, Moore should be searching for that top spot in Fayetteville.
Artie Burns, Miami (PB 7.70 60H, N/A 110H)
Last Year: 15th Indoors, N/A Outdoors
Another football player in the hurdle mix, Burns ran his way to an ACC Indoor Championship during his freshman season competing on the track team at Miami. The newcomer broke a 38-year-old American Junior record when he ran 7.68 at the Don Kirby Invite (altitude conversion - 7.70). With football season over, Burns will be one to watch on the track this spring.
Vincent Wyatt, Radford (PB 7.76 60H, 13.60 110H)
Last Year: N/A Indoors, 6th Outdoors
Wyatt ran is personal best en route to a first-place finish at the Virginia Tech Invitational. Though he didn’t make an appearance at the indoor national meet, he had an outstanding outdoor season. He won the Big South Conference title, had the third-fastest time out of the East Prelims, and finished sixth for his first ever All America honor.
Last Year: N/A Indoors, 6th Outdoors
Wyatt ran is personal best en route to a first-place finish at the Virginia Tech Invitational. Though he didn’t make an appearance at the indoor national meet, he had an outstanding outdoor season. He won the Big South Conference title, had the third-fastest time out of the East Prelims, and finished sixth for his first ever All America honor.