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NCAA National Track & Field Finals get underway

Sixteen athletes from Oklahoma schools qualified for the Oregon finals

Eugene, Oregon - Day 1 of the NCAA Track & Field National Finals gets under way today at historic Hayward Field.

More than 800 athletes from 182 schools will chase national titles in 42 separate disciplines, all held on the grounds of the University of Oregon over the next four days.

Oklahoma is represented by teams from OU, Oklahoma State and Oral Roberts, all having moved forward from last month's Regional Qualifiers.

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