The 1962

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were contested June 16−17 at the 40th annual NCAA-sanctioned track meet to determine the individual and team national champions of men's collegiate

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events in the

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. This year's meet was hosted by the

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in Eugene. This was first time the event was held at Hayward, which hosted the championship thirteen more times. This was the last championship before the NCAA split the championship into the two separate classes: the University Division (precursor to Division I) and the College Division (precursor to Divisions II and III).

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won the team national championship, the Ducks' first team title.

Team Result

* Note: Top 10 only * (H) = Hosts

References

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