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Akron's Ludwig NCAA National Championship in Pole Vault

Akron's Matt Ludwig Wins NCAA National Championship in Pole Vault

Eugene, Ore. -- Akron Zips sophomore Matt Ludwig became an NCAA Champion by winning the NCAA Pole Vault title clearing 18-4.50 (5.60M) and earns the ninth Akron NCAA title in program history.

A native of Chardon, Ohio, Ludwig helped pace the Akron program to a 15 points and a fourth place in the men's team competition after Day One of the NCAA Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.