‘Never give up’: BYU’s Taylor Lovell recounts NCAA steeplechase title — and what was different this year

BYU's Taylor Lovell won the 2026 NCAA steeplechase championship, claiming the title after finishing ninth in each of the previous two NCAA championships. Lovell's victory marked a significant turnaround, reaching the top of the podium following back-to-back disappointing finishes. The athlete credited perseverance as a key factor in the breakthrough performance.