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.