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International Athletes: Running Track & Field in the USA

A free, honest guide for athletes outside the US who want to compete in college track & field. You don't need to pay an agency to understand these steps. Always confirm details with the official sources linked below and with each school's compliance office.

  1. Metric marks & conversions
  2. NCAA Eligibility Center steps
  3. F-1 student visa basics
  4. Schools with international athletes
International athletes make up a real share of college track: about 14% of first-year NCAA Division I men's track athletes in 2022, per the NCAA's international student-athlete report.
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