Outdoor Track Season Begins in Shawnee

Omari Smith kicks off OCU's spring track and field campaign with strong showing in shot put

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:46am

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The Oklahoma City University outdoor track and field season got underway on Friday, with Omari Smith leading the way for the Stars in the men's shot put event.

Why it matters

The start of the outdoor track season marks an important transition for collegiate athletes, as they move from the winter indoor season to the spring outdoor competitions. This is a critical time for teams to build momentum and qualify athletes for the postseason.

The details

Omari Smith, a standout thrower for the Oklahoma City University track and field team, opened the outdoor season with a strong performance in the men's shot put. Smith's efforts helped kick off the Stars' spring campaign as they look to build on their successes from the indoor season.

  • The outdoor track and field season began on Friday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Omari Smith

A thrower on the Oklahoma City University track and field team.

Oklahoma City University

The university where the outdoor track and field team competes.

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What’s next

The Oklahoma City University track and field team will continue their outdoor season with several upcoming meets, as they work towards qualifying athletes for the postseason championships.

The takeaway

The start of the outdoor track season is an exciting time for collegiate athletes, as they transition from the winter to the spring and look to build momentum towards the postseason.