University of Houston Athletics
Nathaniel Mechler Wins Canadian National Title in Decathlon
6/26/2021 8:17:00 PM | Track and Field
Cougar alum wins Canadian Decathlon title
HOUSTON – University of Houston Track & Field alum, Nathaniel Mechler recorded 7,701 points to win the Decathlon at the 2021 Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Track & Field Trials.
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FULL RESULTS
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The former Cougar (2016-19) won the 110-meter hurdles, 100-meter, 400-meter, Pole Vault and the 1500-meter to win the national title in the event. Mechler put on a strong series of performances over two days of competition, closing out the opening day of action with 3,921 points and in second-place. Mechler surged to the top of the standings, following a winning performance in the 1500-meter. Sitting in second-place with one event to go, Mechler clocked a time of 4:28.29 in the event to close out day two of the decathlon with 3,780 points.
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Mechler closed out his Cougar career an American Athletic Conference Champion and NCAA All-American in the Heptathlon.
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SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
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FULL RESULTS
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The former Cougar (2016-19) won the 110-meter hurdles, 100-meter, 400-meter, Pole Vault and the 1500-meter to win the national title in the event. Mechler put on a strong series of performances over two days of competition, closing out the opening day of action with 3,921 points and in second-place. Mechler surged to the top of the standings, following a winning performance in the 1500-meter. Sitting in second-place with one event to go, Mechler clocked a time of 4:28.29 in the event to close out day two of the decathlon with 3,780 points.
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Mechler closed out his Cougar career an American Athletic Conference Champion and NCAA All-American in the Heptathlon.
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FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics). In addition, the Track & Field team has established its own official Facebook (facebook.com/UHCougarTF) and Twitter pages (@UHCougarTF).
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SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
 --UHCougars.com--
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