The fields for the 2026 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships have been announced. The OVC produced 14 qualifiers for regionals which are being held May 27-30. Competitors will compete at either the West Region hosted by the Univeristy of Arkansas, or the East Region hosted by the University of Kentucky.
The top 48 athletes in their respective events earn a berth in the NCAA first round. Athletes are looking to qualify for the NCAA Championships, held June 10-13 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
Below is a list of the student-athletes competing.
WEST - FIRST ROUND
Fayetteville, Ark. – University of Arkansas
MEN
Maliek Bush, Eastern Illinois - Long Jump
Shawn Lacy, Eastern Illinois - Javelin
Braeden Bell, Little Rock - 100 Meters
Falon Short, Little Rock - Long Jump
Matthew Tyeskie, Little Rock - 110 meter hurdles
Jeremiah Patton, Little Rock - 200 meters
Jonas Davis, Southeast Missouri - 400 meters
Cole Reinders, Southeast Missouri - 800 meters
Matt Pluff, Southeast Missouri - High Jump
Sullivan Gleason, Southeast Missouri - Pole Vault
WOMEN
Abby Venhaus, Eastern Illinois - Long Jump
Lilly Peters, Lindenwood - Javelin
Anna Thompson, Southeast Missouri - 100 meter hurdles
EAST - FIRST ROUND
Lexington, Ky. – University of Kentucky
WOMEN
Kalynn Pease, Morehead State – Long Jump