The search term is trending because it’s tied to a high-profile NCAA track controversy involving Alabama distance runner Doris Lemngole. On June 13, 2026 (NCAA Championships 5000m), Lemngole was removed from the results after officials determined she stepped on/over the inside curb (rule 15.5-3g), and Alabama’s protest was upheld-so New Mexico’s Marion Jepngetich was awarded the national title. The topic is getting extra attention because Lemngole is a major star in college track, including being named the SEC’s Outdoor Women’s Runner of the Year earlier this month (June 8, 2026). With the result overturned/adjusted at the national-championship level, fans and media are intensely focused on how the rule was applied and what it means for future eligibility and records.
