Langon's Last Shot at National Title

Marco Langon, Villanova’s lone NCAA track star, is racing for his final collegiate title in Friday’s 5K final—his last chance to cap a stellar season with a national championship. Once planning to return for grad school, he’s now turning pro with Diadora, making this race his swan song in a Villanova uniform. With personal bests in the 1500, 3000, and 5000 meters—and among the fastest collegiate times ever—Langon’s got the stats. But he’s up against Habtom Samuel, the dominant New Mexico runner who’s broken the 13-minute barrier and won multiple titles, though his early-week 10K race may leave him less fresh. Oregon’s Simeon Birnbaum could also disrupt the race. Langon’s chasing something permanent: a national title that outlasts records. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6f7ec26adfc64c72