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Big-time track and field returns to campus

For the third time in four years, Sacramento State will play host to the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The 2006 event will be held June 7-10 at the A.G. Spanos Sports Complex.

The U.S. collegiate system is without equal in terms of developing talent. In the 200- and 400-meter dashes last June, Wallace Spearmon and Tyson Gay of Arkansas, and Darold Williamson of Baylor took turns running the fastest times in the world.

Three collegiate records were set within the span of 2½ hours on the final day of competition, including a new NCAA record by LSU in the men’s 4 x 400 relay. Olympic talent and furious team competition combine to make the NCAA meet unique in the world of track.

The NCAA track and field committee broke with tradition in awarding the 2005, 2006 and 2007 collegiate track championships to Sacramento. The NCAA meet hadn’t been held at the same site in successive years since Marquette University in Milwaukee played host to the 1944-45 championships.

Tickets for the 2006 Championships are now on sale. Four-day packages begin at $55 for general admission and cost $70 for reserved seats. For tickets, call (916) 566-6560. Additional information is available at www.hornetsports.com.

— Sports Information