The 1980

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were contested June 3−7 at the 58th annual NCAA-sanctioned track meet to determine the individual and team national champions of men's collegiate Division I outdoor

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events in the United States. This year's meet was contested at Memorial Stadium at the

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. This was the third time the Longhorns hosted the event, and the first since

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topped the team standings for the third consecutive year and, therefore, claimed their fourth national title.

Team result

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

References

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