AUSTIN, Tx. — Mississippi State redshirt senior Cameron Crump made personal history on Wednesday night, the opening day of the NCAA championships on the campus of the University of Texas, with a podium finish in long jump.
Crump earned First Team All-American honors in long jump for the first time at the outdoor championships with his top-eight finish and a jump of 7.91 meters, hitting that mark on his first attempt.
His improvement in the long jump has been noticeable, improving his placing each season since his 13th place finish at the 2021 outdoor championships. Last season saw him place just outside of the top-eight with a ninth place finish.
Crump’s personal best is a 7.99 meter mark recorded at the 2021 USA Track and Field Olympic Trials.
Additionally, Rémi Rougetet set a new personal best on Wednesday night in javelin with a 73.40 meter throw. He placed ninth in the event, earning Second Team All-American honors in the process.
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