# @therunnerscentral on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZgYfZDCXkA
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66784631-therunnerscentral-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/a10809efe0.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-06-13T00:29:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Runners Central (@therunnerscentral) — https://gondola.cc/therunnerscentral

## Caption

💥 BANG, BANG. SIMEON DELIVERS. 💥

When the lights got brightest, Simeon Birnbaum answered the call.

The Oregon junior stormed to the NCAA 1500m National Title in 3:36.05, defending his home track and leaving no doubt who owns the crown in Eugene. 🦆👑

In a championship race where every move mattered, Birnbaum found another gear when it counted most, holding off a loaded field that saw the top 5 separated by just 1.36 seconds.

🥇 Simeon Birnbaum (Oregon) – 3:36.05
🥈 Trent McFarland (Michigan) – 3:37.18
🥉 Gary Martin (Virginia) – 3:37.21
4️⃣ Connor McCormick (Princeton) – 3:37.27
5️⃣ Matan Ivri (Wisconsin) – 3:37.41 (PB)

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Runners Central | @therunnerscentral | https://gondola.cc/therunnerscentral | Sports Media Outlet |
| XC/TF Media | @Deeg_designs | https://gondola.cc/Deeg_designs | Photographer |

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