Getting your name on Saturday’s start list proved no small feat today, as NCAA champions Karisa Nelson of Samford and Danae Rivers of Penn State were sent packing in the 1500 and 800 meters, respectively.

Two NCAA champions went home in yesterday's women's distance prelims, and an amazing 1500 final is set.

Recap, analysis, and a whole bunch of interviews below:https://t.co/HKVhzi6WjI

— LetsRun.com (@letsrundotcom) June 7, 2019

The men’s distance prelims are in the books at the 2019 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field championships.

ICYMI: Here's everything that happened in yesterday's men's distance prelims at NCAAs.

One thing we learned (okay, we kinda already knew this): Bryce Hoppel is gonna be reaallllly hard to beat in tomorrow's final.https://t.co/Gsag3LPn1i pic.twitter.com/s4ayWl4wr0

— LetsRun.com (@letsrundotcom) June 6, 2019

A steamy opening day (temps in the 80s with humidity over 70%) saw a personal best from the favorite in the men’s 800, Bryce Hoppel, an impressive kick from Arizona State’s William Paulson in the 1500, and brutally hot steeplechase that claimed several victims, including the fastest qualifier from regionals, Princeton’s Ed Trippas. We break down everything below.

The highlight is undoubtedly the 5,000 meters, which will see Morgan McDonald and Grant Fisher battle for the final time as collegians.

It's NCAA week!

We'll be on-site in Austin starting tomorrow, but before that we're breaking down the distance races. Here's @jgault13's look at the men's events:https://t.co/v36fiKvoHg

— LetsRun.com (@letsrundotcom) June 3, 2019