AUSTIN, Texas – The No. 12/1 Texas track and field program saw Leo Neugebauer and Ackelia Smith crowned as NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Champions on Friday night.
Neugebauer led the Longhorns on a historic effort in the decathlon setting not only the meet and Texas record, but the NCAA collegiate record and a 39-year Germany national record with his score of 8,836 points. The six-time All-American broke seven personal bests out of 10 events.
He ended the first day of competition leading with a score of 4,591 points and a 21-point lead.