NCAA Division III Indoor Track Champs at Birmingham's CrossPlex

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Birmingham News Today. Birmingham's Crossplex at 5 points west is hosting the NCAA Division III indoor track and field championships this weekend, March 13th. Through 14th, this world-class facility is drawing top athletes from across the country for two days of intense competition. Wisconsin LaCross is chasing its four straight men's team title, while MIT aims to defend its women's championship from last year. These teams highlight the high level of talent on hand. Fans can expect a pack line up of events, from have tathlons and pentathlons to long jumps, triple jumps, high jumps, shot puts and pole vaults. Sprit races like the 60 meter dash and hurdles will mix with longer distances up to 3,000 meters, plus four by 400 relays. The Crossplex has a strong track record with NCAA events, including Division I championships in 2022, 2019 and 2020. 16. It has also hosted Division II meets multiple times and Division III in 2023 and 2018, with another set for 20.

1:0826. According to City Officials, the venue keeps elevating Birmingham as a hub for elite indoor track sports. Schedules and tickets are available online for anyone looking to catch the action live, so a quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. A pillow that plays your podcasts, music or white noise privately, no earbuds required. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com