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@throwbigthrowfar MADISON summer session 8 is in the books! Special thanks to TBTF alum and 2026 NCAA Shot Put Champion @benrwsmith for coming back and passing it forward, great to have him back in Madison!

#everydaybetter #tbtfmadison
@tbtfmilwaukee @tbtfcentralwi @tbtfchicago @tbtfsangamon @throwerx_ @throwspro #shotput #discus #hammer

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@benrwsmith threw 21.04m in round 3 of the men’s shot put at the 2026 NCAA Championships to secure the the title in his home circle at Oregon’s Hayward Field. The Redshirt Frosh capped an outdoor season in which he topped 20m in every competition by surpassing 21 meters for the first time to win NCAA gold. I of course was overjoyed, I’ve known Ben since he was in middle school. Ben shares insights into his first 2 seasons at Oregon and we retrace some of his journey building his his skills as a young thrower growing up in Wisconsin. Listen now to a special episode of the TBTF Podcast.

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Party at our place.
Third NCAA Champs with the Ducks.
Hosting, planning,directing, and a lot more went into this week than just the action on the track. Big shoutout to the whole Oregon Athletics staff that put this on.

There are always ups and downs in life and sports but being able to do all of it at home is special.

Big shoutout to the entire content crew this weekend. Really proud of the level of work that went out.

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Nothing brave in walking alone 🚶🏻

Beyond grateful for the memories and relationships made over the past two years in Eugene❤️

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@oregontf redshirt freshman @benrwsmith — the collegiate leader — launched the #ShotPut a new personal best 21m04 / 69’ - 0.5” to win the @ncaatrackfield Outdoor title.

#NCAATF

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Champs.

A huge congratulations to Aaliyah McCormick and Ben Smith on their incredible NCAA Championship performances! 🚀

Aaliyah continues to make history as a back-to-back NCAA Champion in the hurdles, and Ben made his mark by earning the NCAA Shot Put title.

Accelerator is beyond proud of our student-athletes who continue to set the standard through dedication, resilience, and excellence.

#FlockFlySoar #OregonAccelerator #NIL

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Men of Oregon finish 5th at the National Championship. Thank you Eugene and Hayward faithful for the support 💛💚
#GoDucks

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A throw of 69’ 0½” gave Ben Smith a national title in the men’s shot put on his home turf.

#NCAATF

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🥇 First one on the board for @oregontf!

@benrwsmith opens the championships with a lifetime-best 21.04m throw to claim the NCAA Shot Put title in Eugene 👑

#GoDucks 🦆

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Yeah I think the throwers had a good day 1 😂 #GoDucks

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Not over this moment 🥹
Ben becomes the third UO man to win the event.

Neal Steinhauer - 1965
Dean Crouser - 1982
Ben Smith - 2026 | 21.04m/69-0.5 (PB, UO #2)

🏆 x @benrwsmith

#GoDucks

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