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“That is the fun part for me – being able to be pushed to my limits, be out there doing it with other strong women, working off each other, and having a great coach and support staff. That’s so fun to me: the really, truly hard work. There’s just so much I love about this sport and this team, but that’s definitely how I would describe this first semester so far. It’s just been so much fun. I’m really looking forward to building with this team and just continuing to work hard and make some memories.”
My guest for today’s episode is Jane Hedengren, and if the last few months are any indication, we’re watching the very beginning of something special. She is one of the biggest breakout stars of 2025.
Just two weeks after finishing runner-up at the NCAA Cross Country Championships as a true freshman at BYU, Jane stepped onto the track in Boston and ran 14:44.79 for 5,000 meters, shattering the collegiate record — indoor and outdoor — and immediately vaulting herself to No. 2 on the U.S. all-time list indoors.
Jane came out of high school as one of the most decorated prep distance runners ever, becoming the first high school girl to break 15 minutes for 5,000 meters and setting nine national high school records along the way. She arrived at BYU this fall, dominated her collegiate cross country debut, won conference and regional titles, and then went toe-to-toe with Doris Lemngole at the NCAA Championships, finishing second on the biggest stage.
In our conversation, Jane talks openly about gratitude, patience, and keeping expectations from overshadowing the joy of competition. She reflects on how her training has become more intentional under Coach Diljeet Taylor, why fueling more has been a game-changer, and how learning to race with a level head has helped her grow faster — and happier — at the same time.
We also look ahead to the Millrose Games, where she’ll line up in the 3,000 meters against Lemngole — a race that puts Katelyn Tuohy’s 8:35.20 collegiate record firmly on watch — and what it means to develop inside a program that prioritizes long-term growth over short-term results.
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Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Guest: Jane Hedengren | @janehedengren on Instagram
Produced by: Jasmine Fehr | @jasminefehr on Instagram
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NCAA XC Champion Doris Lemngole & Nick Stenuf | Exclusive Interview on the FloTrack XC Rankings Show
FloTrack
about 1 month ago
Join NCAA Cross Country Champion Doris Lemngole and Coach Nick Stenuf as they break down her dominant performance, the season’s biggest challenges, and what it took to secure another national title. In this exclusive interview on the FloTrack XC Rankings Show Presented by HOKA, Doris and Coach Stenuf share behind-the-scenes insights, championship mindset, and what’s next for the program. Website: http://flosports.link/3p20lTj Subscribe: http://flosports.link/3p4YLQp Get the FloSports iOS app: http://bit.ly/FloTrackiOSApp_9 Follow FloTrack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloTrack Twitter: https://twitter.com/flotrack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FloTrack
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Wake Forest’s Rocky Hansen After 2nd At 2025 NCAA XC Championships, Talks Progression From 2024
CITIUS MAG
about 1 month ago
The 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships delivered on the hype! Some of the biggest takeaways from an action-packed morning in Columbia, Missouri include: - Women’s individual champion: Defending champion Doris Lemngole puts her championship experience to use, running 18:25.4 to win over Jane Hedengren’s 18:38.9. - Men’s individual champion: New Mexico’s Habtom Samuel runs 28:33.9 to finally get his individual cross country victory after finishing runner-up last year. - Women’s team champion: Hannah Gapes and Grace Hartman’s 5th and 6th place finishes lead NC State to the team win with 114 points over BYU’s 130 points. - Men’s team champion: OSU redeems themselves from last year’s 7th place finish to finish with 57 points ahead of New Mexico’s 82 points. FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join
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NC State’s Grace Hartman After Finishing 6th & Becoming Team Champions At 2025 NCAA XC Championships
CITIUS MAG
about 1 month ago
The 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships delivered on the hype! Some of the biggest takeaways from an action-packed morning in Columbia, Missouri include: - Women’s individual champion: Defending champion Doris Lemngole puts her championship experience to use, running 18:25.4 to win over Jane Hedengren’s 18:38.9. - Men’s individual champion: New Mexico’s Habtom Samuel runs 28:33.9 to finally get his individual cross country victory after finishing runner-up last year. - Women’s team champion: Hannah Gapes and Grace Hartman’s 5th and 6th place finishes lead NC State to the team win with 114 points over BYU’s 130 points. - Men’s team champion: OSU redeems themselves from last year’s 7th place finish to finish with 57 points ahead of New Mexico’s 82 points. FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join
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2025 NCAA XC CHAMPIONSHIPS RECAP: HABTOM SAMUEL GETS REDEMPTION, DORIS LEMNGOLE DEFENDS TITLE + MORE
CITIUS MAG
about 1 month ago
The 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships delivered on the hype! Isaac Wood and Paul Hof-Mahoney recap all the biggest takeaways from an action-packed morning in Columbia, Missouri, including: - Women’s individual champion: Defending champion Doris Lemngole puts her championship experience to use, running 18:25.4 to win over Jane Hedengren’s 18:38.9. - Men’s individual champion: New Mexico’s Habtom Samuel runs 28:33.9 to finally get his individual cross country victory after finishing runner-up last year. - Women’s team champion: Hannah Gapes and Grace Hartman’s 5th and 6th place finishes lead NC State to the team win with 114 points over BYU’s 130 points. - Men’s team champion: OSU redeems themselves from last year’s 7th place finish to finish with 57 points ahead of New Mexico’s 82 points. + Reactions and analysis on the biggest surprises and most exciting moments, including Syracuse finishing 4th, Hilda Olemomoi peaking at just the right time, and more. FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join
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NC State Women After Winning 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championship Team Title
CITIUS MAG
about 1 month ago
The 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships delivered on the hype! Some of the biggest takeaways from an action-packed morning in Columbia, Missouri include: - Women’s individual champion: Defending champion Doris Lemngole puts her championship experience to use, running 18:25.4 to win over Jane Hedengren’s 18:38.9. - Men’s individual champion: New Mexico’s Habtom Samuel runs 28:33.9 to finally get his individual cross country victory after finishing runner-up last year. - Women’s team champion: Hannah Gapes and Grace Hartman’s 5th and 6th place finishes lead NC State to the team win with 114 points over BYU’s 130 points. - Men’s team champion: OSU redeems themselves from last year’s 7th place finish to finish with 57 points ahead of New Mexico’s 82 points. FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join
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BYU’s Tayvon Kitchen After All-American 32nd-Place Finish At 2025 NCAA Cross County Championships
CITIUS MAG
about 1 month ago
The 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships delivered on the hype! Some of the biggest takeaways from an action-packed morning in Columbia, Missouri include: - Women’s individual champion: Defending champion Doris Lemngole puts her championship experience to use, running 18:25.4 to win over Jane Hedengren’s 18:38.9. - Men’s individual champion: New Mexico’s Habtom Samuel runs 28:33.9 to finally get his individual cross country victory after finishing runner-up last year. - Women’s team champion: Hannah Gapes and Grace Hartman’s 5th and 6th place finishes lead NC State to the team win with 114 points over BYU’s 130 points. - Men’s team champion: OSU redeems themselves from last year’s 7th place finish to finish with 57 points ahead of New Mexico’s 82 points. FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join
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BYU’s Riley Chamberlain After 4th-Place Finish At 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships
CITIUS MAG
about 1 month ago
The 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships delivered on the hype! Some of the biggest takeaways from an action-packed morning in Columbia, Missouri include: - Women’s individual champion: Defending champion Doris Lemngole puts her championship experience to use, running 18:25.4 to win over Jane Hedengren’s 18:38.9. - Men’s individual champion: New Mexico’s Habtom Samuel runs 28:33.9 to finally get his individual cross country victory after finishing runner-up last year. - Women’s team champion: Hannah Gapes and Grace Hartman’s 5th and 6th place finishes lead NC State to the team win with 114 points over BYU’s 130 points. - Men’s team champion: OSU redeems themselves from last year’s 7th place finish to finish with 57 points ahead of New Mexico’s 82 points. FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join
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NCAA Cross Country: NC State, Oklahoma State Win!, Habtom Samuel, Doris Lemngole over Jane Hedengren
LetsRundotcom
about 1 month ago
Live Analysis of 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships: Key Performances and Controversies This live episode provides an in-depth analysis of the recently concluded 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships. Hosted by Robert Johnson, co-founder of LetsRun.com, and Jonathan Gul, a former Dartmouth runner, the discussion covers notable performances by top athletes like Doris Lele from NC State and Hap Samuel from Oklahoma State, who clinched the women’s and men’s titles respectively. The show dives into the dramatic women’s race, highlighting the battle between freshman Jane Hennen and Doris Lele, and discusses the men’s race led by Hap Samuel. Other key topics include the challenges faced by the teams, such as course cutting controversies and the strategic efforts by coaches. Special mentions are made of standout performers like Jane Hennen, Rocky Hansen, and the overall team results, with NC State and Oklahoma State being crowned team champions. The episode also touches on the impact of international athletes in the NCAA and the potential need for new regulations. 00:00 Start 00:50 Women's Race Breakdown: Doris Lemngole takes it to Hedengren 05:15 BYU's Performance and Reflections 07:42 NC State's Dynasty 13:03 Men's Race: Habtom Samuel gets his crown 17:24 Rock Hansen World XC! 18:33 Oklahoma State's Team Strategy 22:03 Unexpected Comebacks and Falls 24:34 Course Cutting Controversy 25:53 International Domination in NCAA 29:47 Top Teams and Performances 32:06 Coaching Challenges and Triumphs 35:55 Colin Sahlman 38:02 The course and more course cutting
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Oklahoma State Coach Dave Smith Talks Redemption After Winning Men’s NCAA Cross Country Championship
CITIUS MAG
about 1 month ago
The 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships delivered on the hype! Some of the biggest takeaways from an action-packed morning in Columbia, Missouri include: - Women’s individual champion: Defending champion Doris Lemngole puts her championship experience to use, running 18:25.4 to win over Jane Hedengren’s 18:38.9. - Men’s individual champion: New Mexico’s Habtom Samuel runs 28:33.9 to finally get his individual cross country victory after finishing runner-up last year. - Women’s team champion: Hannah Gapes and Grace Hartman’s 5th and 6th place finishes lead NC State to the team win with 114 points over BYU’s 130 points. - Men’s team champion: OSU redeems themselves from last year’s 7th place finish to finish with 57 points ahead of New Mexico’s 82 points. FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join
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Gary Martin’s and Riley Chamberlain’s epic DMR anchors capped off a historic Day 1. Other big moments included Doris Lemngole’s 5K victory, Daniel Reynolds’ weight throw dominance, and the Moll twins doing what the Moll twins do best.
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Gary Martin’s and Riley Chamberlain’s epic DMR anchors capped off a historic Day 1. Other big moments included Doris Lemngole’s 5K victory, Daniel Reynolds’ weight throw dominance, and the Moll twins doing what the Moll twins do best.
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Alabama’s Doris Lemngole Reacts To 8:41.83 3000m (NCAA #3 All-Time) At BU Valentine Invite
CITIUS MAG
11 months ago
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Alabama's Doris Lemngole Breaks NCAA Indoor 5000m Record With Incredible 14:52.57 Run At BU
CITIUS MAG
about 1 year ago
Doris Lemngole of Alabama after running 14:52.57 at the BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Invite. She dipped under Parker Valby's indoor collegiate record from last spring. FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶️ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶️ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶️ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶️ On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/citiusmag.com ▶️ On Threads: https://www.threads.net/@citiusmag ▶️ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶️ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join