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NCAA West First Round
Beckford Competes in 110m Hurdles Quarterfinal, Capping Off Impressive Freshman Season
5/29/2026 7:41:00 PM | Men's Outdoor Track & Field
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Freshman Daniel Beckford represented Northern Colorado in the men's 110-meter hurdles quarterfinals Friday at the NCAA West First Round, competing against one of the nation's top sprint hurdle fields at Arkansas.
Beckord posted a time of 13.89 seconds in the quarterfinal round, finishing seventh in his heat and 22nd overall against a talented national field.
Competing in the third heat, the freshman continued to gain valuable postseason experience in his first appearance on the national stage, capping off a strong season for the Bears.
Beckord's qualification to the NCAA West First Round marks another step forward for Northern Colorado Track & Field, as the freshman competed among the top hurdlers in the country.
RELAY CLUB: The Relay Club elevates the UNC Track & Field and Cross Country program by enhancing training resources, providing advanced shoes and apparel, and competitive travel opportunities that allow the Bears to perform at their best. These contributions enhance the student-athlete experience and help ensure the team continues to excel on the track and in the classroom.
Give to the Relay Club today!
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the cross country and track and field teams on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsTFXC), and Instagram (@UNC_BearsXCTF).
Beckord posted a time of 13.89 seconds in the quarterfinal round, finishing seventh in his heat and 22nd overall against a talented national field.
Competing in the third heat, the freshman continued to gain valuable postseason experience in his first appearance on the national stage, capping off a strong season for the Bears.
Beckord's qualification to the NCAA West First Round marks another step forward for Northern Colorado Track & Field, as the freshman competed among the top hurdlers in the country.
RELAY CLUB: The Relay Club elevates the UNC Track & Field and Cross Country program by enhancing training resources, providing advanced shoes and apparel, and competitive travel opportunities that allow the Bears to perform at their best. These contributions enhance the student-athlete experience and help ensure the team continues to excel on the track and in the classroom.
Give to the Relay Club today!
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the cross country and track and field teams on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsTFXC), and Instagram (@UNC_BearsXCTF).
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