Joe Falcon of Arkansas won seven NCAA DI titles in a range of events from the 1500 to 10,000 meters and included a distance “Triple Crown” in 1987-88 – titles in cross country, indoors and outdoors. His victories in the outdoor 1500 (1988) and 10k (1987) made him the first athlete to win NCAA titles in such a combination, and his achievements helped Arkansas to six of the 40 compiled by legendary Coach John McDonnell.
Falcon’s racing featured a powerful finishing kick and he set two collegiate records – the indoor 3000 at 7:46.42 in 1989 and as a member of the Razorbacks’ distance medley relay that won the 1989 Penn Relays, with Falcon anchoring in a 3:53.8 for 1600 meters.