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NDSU's Smith climbing up NCAA steeple board

North Dakota State University track and field athlete Payton Smith, son of Kyle and Layne Smith of Carrington, has made a name for himself in one of the sport's quirkier events.

Smith just completed his indoor season for the Bison, and now hits the outdoor circuit as a 2,000 and 3,000-meter steeplechase specialist.

So far, he has done very well in the green and yellow, having completed two spri...