BYU’s Ben Barton in lead after Day 1 of NCAA track and field championships

BYU senior Ben Barton, an All-American athlete, took the lead in the decathlon after the first day of competition at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Wednesday. Barton's strong opening-day performance across the decathlon events placed him in first position heading into day two. The championships represent a key stage in the college track and field season.