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Florida sophomore Vance Nilsson wins the men’s 400-meter hurdles title at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 12, 2026.
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Nilsson’s breakthrough 400-meter hurdles triumph leads Florida men at NCAA Championships

Finishing in 48.06, Nilsson became the ninth-fastest performer in collegiate history and now sits second on the UF all-time list. After not even racing at the East Regional last season, the Nilsson that Florida fans expected when he came to Gainesville – the one that won the World Junior (under 20) title and set the high school 300-meter hurdles record in 2024 – had fully arrived.



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