# @dyestat on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DagGTRpmUf9
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67588296-dyestat-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-07T18:21:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** DyeStat (@DyeStat) — https://gondola.cc/DyeStat

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𝓛𝓸𝓫𝓸 𝓛𝓮𝓰𝓮𝓷𝓭 🐺🐐

Habtom Samuel announced Tuesday he will forgo his final year of eligibility at New Mexico and will begin his professional running career.

In an Instagram post, Samuel stated:

"While I still have one semester left to complete my degree at the University of New Mexico, I have decided that this is the right time to begin the next chapter of my running career. Finishing my education remains a priority, and I'm proud to continue working toward my degree while pursuing my professional goals.

I'm incredibly grateful to my family, coaches, teammates, the University of New Mexico, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. Thank you for believing in me every step of the way.

Thank you Coach @dgauson for helping me winning NCAA Championships, breaking records, and creating lifelong memories has been an incredible honor to work with you. Those experiences have prepared me for what's next.

The Journey Continues. I'm Just Getting Started!"

Samuel concludes his collegiate career with the following:

- 14x All-American
- 12x Mountain West Conference champion
- 5x NCAA champion
- Collegiate record holder in the outdoor 5000m (12:57.22)
- No. 3 all-time in 10,000m (26:53.84)
- No. 5 all-time in indoor 5000m (13:04.92)

📸: @keithwebbersports

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| RunnerSpace Is Track & XC | @runnerspace | https://gondola.cc/runnerspace | Media Company |
| DyeStat | @DyeStat | https://gondola.cc/DyeStat | Sports Media Outlet |
| Keith Webber | @Keithwebbersports | https://gondola.cc/Keithwebbersports | Photographer |

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