Following a strong performance at the NCAA East Prelims in Bloomington, Indiana, Maryland track and field junior hurdler Caleb Dean is headed to the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Dean will compete in the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles.
Dean put on a dazzling performance on day three on Friday as he secured a top-five finish of 50.53 seconds in the 400 hurdles. This will be Dean’s second consecutive appearance competing in the 400 hurdles at the NCAA Championships.
“Caleb ran a strong race and showed lots of grit ensuring his spot to the final rounds,” head coach Andrew Valmon said via Friday’s release.