The University of Wyoming's Kareem Mersal stands on the podium after winning the long jump competition at the 2022 Mountain West Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 12 in Clovis, Calif.
Isaiah Vazquez, NCAA PhotosNeeding a big mark on his third attempt in the men’s long jump final, Mersal hit the jets on the runway and suffered a hamstring injury while scratching and crash-landing in the sand pit.
Wyoming’s sophomore standout had to settle for All-American second team honors, finishing 16th at the NCAA Track & Field Championships on Wednesday night at Hayward Field.