The perception is that Colorado's track and field program is a distance-running program.
Given the success of the distance runners, it's no wonder.
Since 1996, the Buffaloes have produced 11 individual national championships in track and field — all in distance running events. Chuck Rogers was the last Buff to win a title in something other than a distance run, and that came in 1966 when he won the pole vault.
As good as they have been, however, the reality is that CU's program isn't all about endurance running. This week, CU is sending 18 athletes to the NCAA West Preliminary Championships, including seven in non-distance events.
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