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Inside How Habtom Samuel Won 5 NCAA Titles: On His Closing Kick, the Mindset Shift, and Leaving the NCAA on Top
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Five NCAA titles. One backwards hat. Zero apologies.
Habtom Samuel is not a guy who talks much—he lets the track do it. The University of New Mexico junior just capped a historic 2025–2026 season by sweeping the 5,000 and 10,000 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, becoming the most decorated athlete in Lobos history.
In this episode, Dominic sits down with Habtom the week after the titles to find out what it actually feels like.
The conversation covers the full arc: growing up in Eritrea, the culture shock of arriving…
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