Five Illini finish top 10 in first two days of NCAA track championships
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois is off to a solid start in Eugene, Oregon.

The Illini have five athletes who have earned All-American status after two days of competition, all in field events.

Cody Johnston secured a seventh-place finish in the men’s pole vault on Wednesday, successfully clearing a height of 5.53 meters (18 feet, 1.75 inches). This accomplishment marks his third time being named an All-American, having previously placed eighth at the 2025 indoor national championships and fifth at the 2024 outdoor championships.

Illinois had a top finisher in the women’s pole vault, too. Mia Morello took 8th place with a jump of 4.39m (14 feet-4.75 inches).

Two Illinois long jumpers finished with All-American status. Tacoria Humphrey was fourth and and Sophia Beckmon was sixth.

Abria Smith represented Illinois in women’s shot put with a runner-up finish after throwing a best mark of 18.85m (61 feet-10.25 inches).

Competition continues Friday and Saturday.

To read about EIU freshman Abe Johnson, who is preparing to compete in men’s triple jump, click here.

For info on an ALAH grad competing the heptathlon, click here.

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