Kelsey Daniel Claims Historic Long Jump Title at NCAA Championships

Kelsey Daniel made history at the NCAA Indoor Championships by becoming the first Texas Longhorn to win the men's long jump, achieving a record distance of 8.16 meters. After initially leading with a jump of 7.97 meters, Daniel improved his performance on subsequent attempts, marking the three best leaps of the event. His final jump not only secured the championship but also broke multiple records, including the Texas all-time long jump record and the indoor record for Trinidad and Tobago. Nikaoli Williams from the University of Oklahoma finished second in the same event with a jump of 7.96 meters, marking a significant comeback after a disappointing performance in the previous year. The championships also featured other notable performances, including Virginia winning the distance medley relay in meet-record time and Baylor's Alexis Brown achieving a personal best in the women's long jump. Overall, the event showcased a series of record-breaking feats and competitive performances across various track and field disciplines.