Oregon Track Teams Earn Second-Place Finishes at NCAA Indoor Championships

Men's and women's squads cap strong seasons with runner-up results in Fayetteville.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:25pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a track and field competition, with sharp, overlapping planes of green and yellow representing the University of Oregon's team colors.Oregon's track and field teams demonstrate their national prowess with second-place finishes at the NCAA Indoor Championships.Fayetteville Today

The University of Oregon men's and women's track and field teams both finished in second place at the 2026 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships held in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Ducks had previously won their respective Big Ten Indoor titles earlier in the season.

Why it matters

Oregon's track and field programs are perennial national powers, consistently ranking among the best in the country. These second-place finishes at the NCAA Indoor Championships continue the Ducks' tradition of excellence and showcase the depth of talent on both the men's and women's teams.

The details

The Oregon men's team scored 55 points to finish runner-up, while the women's squad tallied 52 points for their second-place result. Several Ducks athletes earned individual titles, including Jamal Johnson in the 60-meter hurdles and Olivia Ritchie in the pole vault.

  • The 2026 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships took place from March 27-29 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • Oregon's men's and women's teams both won their respective Big Ten Indoor titles earlier in the 2025-26 season.

The players

University of Oregon

A public research university located in Eugene, Oregon, known for its successful track and field programs that consistently rank among the best in the nation.

Jamal Johnson

A member of the Oregon men's track and field team who won the individual title in the 60-meter hurdles at the 2026 NCAA Indoor Championships.

Olivia Ritchie

A member of the Oregon women's track and field team who won the individual title in the pole vault at the 2026 NCAA Indoor Championships.

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What they’re saying

“Our teams gave it their all and I'm proud of the effort they put forth. While we didn't come away with the team titles, these second-place finishes are a testament to the talent and hard work of our student-athletes.”

— Robert Johnson, Head Coach, Oregon Track and Field

What’s next

The Oregon track and field teams will now shift their focus to the outdoor season, where they will look to build on their strong indoor performances and compete for national titles.

The takeaway

Oregon's track and field programs continue to be among the elite in the country, with both the men's and women's teams finishing as NCAA Indoor runners-up. This solidifies the Ducks' status as perennial national contenders and showcases the depth of talent across both squads.