The 2026 NCAA Men’s Track & Field Championships have already delivered high drama and elite performances, but few moments have stood out like Ja’Kobe Tharp’s electrifying showing in the 110m hurdles on June 10.
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Ja’Kobe Tharp didn’t just have a standout performance at the NCAA Championships. He broke the world record in the 110-meter hurdles.
The Auburn hurdler ran 12.75 seconds in the semifinals, beating the previous world record of 12.80 set by Aries Merritt. That’s not an NCAA record or a meet record. That’s the fastest anyone has ever run the event in history.
Below you can find the schedule for the 2026 NCAA Track and Field Championships, including the 110m Hurdle that Tharp will be competing in on Friday June 12th, 2026.
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After running a WORLD RECORD 12.75 in the 110m hurdles PRELIMS, Ja’Kobe Tharp had a message for the track world: “I’m here, and I’m here to stay.” 😤🔥#CollegeTF and #NCAAOutdoors coverage presented by @SauconyRacing pic.twitter.com/6bgoJCUlxp
Tharp said his approach throughout the meet stayed simple and internal, focused on execution rather than outside attention.
“I’m always only focused on me,” he told FloTrack. He also made it clear he wanted to set the tone early in the competition, saying, “First round, I wanted to send a message: I’m here.”
After the record run, Tharp acknowledged both his confidence and how unexpected the performance felt even to him.
From that point on, the focus of the championship shifted. It was no longer about whether he could win, but about the fact that he had already done something no one had ever done before.
When NCAA 2026 Men's Track And Field 110m Hurdle Finals?
Men’s 110m Hurdles Final - 8:42 PM ET
How To Watch Ja'Kobe Tharp In The 110m Hurdles NCAA Final On June 12
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NCAA Track And Field Championships Broadcast Schedule
All Times Eastern
Wednesday, June 10
- Men's Day 1: 8:00 p.m. | ESPN / ESPN2
Thursday, June 11
- Women's Day 1: 8:00 p.m. | ESPN2
Friday, June 12
- Men's Day 2: 8:00 p.m. | ESPN2
Saturday, June 13
- Women's Day 2: 8:00 p.m. | ESPN2
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