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Kerr Captures NCAA Title in 1500 to Cap Championships

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EUGENE, Ore. — Having already won the national title in the mile at the indoor championships in may, Josh Kerr knew the rest of the nation was aiming for him.

"There was a lot of pressure on me because I was 'the one to watch'," Kerr said.

But, on the biggest stage in collegiate track & field, Kerr knew he could compete with his competition.

Not only compete, but overcome.

Kerr, a sophomore for the University of New Mexico track & field team, captured the NCAA title in the 1,500-meter run on Friday, punctuating a strong team performance as the Lobos wrapped up competition at the 2017 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.