“Trackflation” Is Taking Over NCAA: Why 35 Records Fell in One Season

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“Trackflation” Is Taking Over NCAA: Why 35 Records Fell in One Season

Sports & Fitness
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June 19, 2026 · 6:17 PM
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EssentiallySports
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For most of the world, COVID-19 caused a serious shutdown. In track and field, it led to a phenomenon now known as ‘trackflation’. In fact, ever since the return of normalcy to sports in 2021, records in the NCAA have been dropping like flies. And nothing proves that better than 2026, when 35 records fell […] The post “Trackflation” Is Taking Over NCAA: Why 35 Records Fell in One Season appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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