[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H4133-H4134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD TEAM

  (Mr. Womack of Arkansas was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 2026 men's 
outdoor track and field national champions, the Arkansas Razorbacks, 
led by their head coach, Doug Case.
  The Hogs brought home the national title after 4 days of competition 
at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
  From start to finish, these men exemplified what it means to be a 
Razorback. They brought grit, energy, and an unwavering determination 
to the competition. They fought until the very last event to secure 
that title.
  Throughout the meet, Arkansas rose to the top, seizing key 
opportunities to

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score points in field events, sprints, and middle-distance events.
  In the field, Scottie Vines, a Colorado native, brought an impressive 
performance in the high jump. He cleared five consecutive bars, ending 
at 7 feet 4\1/2\ inches. Juriad Hughes put out a set of career-best 
marks in the long jump. Building on that momentum was Ernest Cheruiyot 
in the 10,000. Keeping the Hogs on the leaderboard were powerhouse 
performances by Tyrice Taylor and Rivaldo Marshall in the 800 and 
Jelani Watkins in the 100. Bringing the victory home was TJ 
Tomlyanovich, Devyn Wright, Zander Cruzan, and Jordan Pierre in the 4 
by 400.
  This type of elite performance doesn't happen by chance. It happens 
as a direct result of the dedication and discipline that are refined in 
long hours on the track and in the weight room. It is a product of 
excellence in every practice, down to every drill, every rep. It also 
happens because of exceptional leadership.
  I want to extend my special congratulations to Doug Case, who in his 
first year, Mr. Speaker, as head coach, has led these men to four 
titles: two in the SEC and two national championships in indoor and 
outdoor track. This accomplishment is unprecedented and is a feat not 
achieved by any first-year head coach in over four decades.
  Mr. Speaker, I can't forget Doug's wife, and his number one 
cheerleader, Chris Case, for her support of this championship program.
  I should also recognize assistant coaches Rob Jarvis, Cale Wallace, 
Brandon Battle, Steven Strobis, and Danny Green. Their contributions 
should not go unnoticed.
  This year's victory builds on the generational legacy of track-and-
field dominance at the University of Arkansas. The 2026 title in 
outdoors was the 11th NCAA outdoor championship for our Hogs and the 
53rd national championship for track and field programs overall.
  Mr. Speaker, this win isn't just a trophy. It is a testament to the 
hard work of every athlete and every coach this season. I look forward 
to celebrating the team's future accomplishments and watching this 
momentum carried into the next school year.
  Coach Case has set a very high bar in his first season as our head 
coach. I look forward to the future under his leadership.
  Wooo. Pig. Sooie. Go Hogs.

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