2024 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Here's What Happened On Day 4 At NCAA Track And Field Championships 2024

Here's What Happened On Day 4 At NCAA Track And Field Championships 2024

Here's what happened on the fourth day of the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Hayward Field as competition concludes with women's finals.

Jun 9, 2024 by Jennifer Zahn
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The fourth day of the 2024 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., closes out the event with the women's competition on Saturday, June 8, with finals for all individual events and a conclusion to the team points race.

Here's what happened on the final day of the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track And Field Championships.

ARKANSAS OBLITERATES THEIR OWN NCAA 4X400M RELAY RECORD!!!

There are no words... not long after Arkansas went 1-2-3-4 in the women's 400m, they came back to beat their own 4x400m relay collegiate record by nearly four seconds, taking it from 3:21.92 to 3:17.96.

Women 4x400 Meters Final Results

  1. ARKANSAS - 3:17.96
  2. TENNESSEE - 3:23.32
  3. TEXAS - 3:23.68
  4. GEORGIA - 3:24.26
  5. HOUSTON - 3:24.73
  6. SOUTH CAROLINA - 3:24.86
  7. OREGON - 3:25.82
  8. TEXAS A&M - 3:25.89
  9. LSU - 3:32.38

Parker Valby Shatters Women's NCAA 5,000m Record In 14:52.18

Florida junior Parker Valby collected her fifth NCAA title in the same academic year with a historic performance in the women's 5000m, delivering a 14:52.18 with an effort that was in a league of her own—when she decided to go with a few laps to go, no one dared to or was capable of going along with her.

Valby also broke the women's indoor NCAA 5,000m record, took down the NCAA 10,000m record earlier this year at the Bryan Clay Invitational, and won the NCAA 10,000m title two days ago. 

Women's 5000 Meters Final Results

  1. Parker VALBY - Florida [JR] - 14:52.18
  2. Hilda OLEMOMOI - Alabama [JR] - 15:10.04
  3. Bailey HERTENSTEIN - Colorado [SR] - 15:10.98
  4. Margot APPLETON - Virginia [JR] - 15:24.24
  5. Juliet CHERUBET - Texas Tech [FR] - 15:25.41
  6. Taylor ROE - Oklahoma State [SR] - 15:26.18
  7. Ella BARAN - Colorado [SR] - 15:28.43
  8. Sadie SARGENT - BYU [SR] - 15:30.63
  9. Annika REISS - Northern Arizona [SR] - 15:30.64
  10. Gracelyn LARKIN - Northern Arizona [SR] - 15:32.82

McKenzie Long Completes the 100m-200m Double, Ran No. 2 All-Time In Collegiate History

Ole Miss's McKenzie Long had herself a day, winning titles in the 4x100m, 100m, and 200m—the latter of which she got close to breaking the collegiate record in 21.83, which stands as the second-fastest collegiate mark of all time.

Women's 200 Meters Final Results 

  1. McKenzie LONG - Ole Miss [SR] - 21.83m PB CL
  2. JaMeesia FORD - South Carolina [FR] - 22.08m PB
  3. Jadyn MAYS - Oregon [SR] - 22.19m PB
  4. Jayla JAMISON - South Carolina [JR] - 22.26m PB
  5. Jassani CARTER - USC [SO] - 22.66m
  6. Kaila JACKSON - Georgia [SO] - 22.68m
  7. Dajaz DEFRAND - Florida State [SO] - 22.72m
  8. Tima GODBLESS - LSU [FR] - 22.87m
  9. Dennisha PAGE - Tennessee [SR] - 23.28m

        Tennessee [SR]     23.28

Jasmine Jones Wins NCAA 400m Hurdles Title In A New Meet Record

USC's Jasmine Jones ran 53.15—a personal best, collegiate lead, and meet record—to claim the 2024 NCAA Division I 400m hurdles title . 

Women's 400 M Hurdles Final Results

  1. Jasmine JONES - USC [JR] - 53.15m
  2. Savannah SUTHERLAND - Michigan [JR] - 53.26m
  3. Rachel GLENN - Arkansas [JR] - 54.11m
  4. Akala GARRETT - Texas [FR] - 54.84m
  5. Sydni TOWNSEND - Houston [SR] - 55.01m
  6. Shana GREBO - Oregon [JR] - 55.30m
  7. Gabrielle MATTHEWS - Ole Miss [SO] - 55.33m
  8. Abbey GLYNN - Colorado [SR] - 55.75m
  9. Shani'a BELLAMY - LSU [SR] - 55.78m

Juliette Whittaker, Roisin Willis Go 1-2 For Stanford In The Women's 800m

Stanford duo Juliette Whittaker and Roisin Willis went 1-2 in the women's 800m, while Gabija Galvydyte of Oklahoma State got third, upending last year's champion, LSU's Michaela Rose.

Women's 800 Meters Final Results

  1. Juliette WHITTAKER - Stanford [SO] - 1:59.61 (PB)
  2. Roisin WILLIS - Stanford [SO] - 2:00.17 (PB)
  3.  Gabija GALVYDYTE - Oklahoma State [JR] - 2:00.23
  4. Michaela ROSE - LSU [JR] - 2:01.03
  5. Hayley KITCHING - Penn State [SO] - 2:01.05 (PB)
  6. Sanu JALLOW - Arkansas [SO] - 2:01.07
  7. Aniya MOSLEY - Ohio State [SO] - 2:01.23
  8. Lauren TOLBERT - Duke [SO] - 2:01.95/
  9. Sophia GORRIARAN - Harvard [FR] - 2:03.04

Arkansas Not Only Breaks Collegiate Record In The 400m, But Goes 1-2-3-4!

Arkansas does the unthinkable and completes a top-four sweep for the first time in history, with Nickisha Pryce also breaking the collegiate record in the process with a blazing 48.89.

Women's 400 Meters Final Results

  1. Nickisha PRYCE - Arkansas [SR] - 48.89 PB CL MR CR
  2. Kaylyn BROWN - Arkansas [FR] - 49.13 PB
  3. Amber ANNING - Arkansas [SR] - 49.59
  4. Rosey EFFIONG - Arkansas [JR] - 49.72 PB
  5. Isabella WHITTAKER - Penn [SR] - 50.17 PB
  6. Ella ONOJUVWEVWO - LSU [SO] - 50.72
  7. Jan'Taijah JONES - USC [SR] - 50.77 SB
  8. Brianna WHITE - Tennessee [SR] - 50.79
  9. Jessica MCDOWELL - Illinois [JR] - 51.35

McKenzie Long Wins NCAA 100m In Race Where Four Went Sub-11

Shortly after winning an NCAA title with Ole Miss in the 4x100m relay, McKenzie Long took the title in the 100m, turning in a patient and well-executed finish that resulted in 10.82.

Women's 100 Meters Final Results 

  1. McKenzie LONG - Ole Miss [SR] - 10.82
  2. Brianna LYSTON - LSU [SO] - 10.89
  3. Rosemary CHUKWUMA - Texas Tech [SR] - 10.90
  4. Jadyn MAYS - Oregon [SR] - 10.95
  5. Kaila JACKSON - Georgia [SO] - 11.00
  6. Thelma DAVIES - LSU [SR] - 11.04
  7. Leah BERTRAND - Ohio State [JR] - 11.05
  8. Tima GODBLESS - LSU [FR] - 11.10
  9. Iyana GRAY - TCU [JR] - 11.28

Grace Stark Wins NCAA Women's 100m Hurdles Title 

She entered as the top finalist and will leave Eugene as the 2024 NCAA champion in the 100m hurdles. Grace Stark, a Florida senior, capped her collegiate career with a 12.47 PR and collegiate lead for 2024. 

1        Grace STARK

Florida [SR]    12.47

 PB   CL  

2        Maribel CAICEDO

Washington St. [SR]    12.56

3        Rayniah JONES

UCF [SR]    12.59

 PB  

4        Jasmine JONES

USC [JR]    12.64

 PB  

5        Destiny HUVEN

Arkansas [SR]    12.85

6        Aasia LAURENCIN

Michigan [SR]    12.86

7        Micaela DE MELLO

Washington St. [JR]    12.92

8        Jalaysiya SMITH

USC [JR]    12.96

    Alexandra WEBSTER

Florida State [SR]    DNF

Doris Lemngole Resets Collegiate Record In Women's 3000m Steeplechase

Alabama freshman Doris Lemngole ran an astounding 9:15.24 to reset the women's 3000m collegiate record set by Courtney Wayment (9:16.00) in 2022. 

 Women's 3000 M Steeple Final Results

  1. Doris LEMNGOLE - Alabama [FR] - 9:15.24 PB CL MR CR
  2. Olivia MARKEZICH - Notre Dame [SR] - 9:17.36 PB
  3. Janette SCHRAFT - Iowa State [SR] - 9:34.82 PB
  4. Greta KARINAUSKAITE - CBU [SR] - 9:35.56 SB
  5. Laura TABORDA - Arkansas [SR] - 9:35.67
  6. Elise THORNER - Florida [SR] - 9:37.30
  7. Sophie NOVAK - Notre Dame [JR] - 9:40.54 PB
  8. Karrie BALOGA - Northern Arizona [FR] - 9:42.22 PB
  9. Taylor LOVELL - BYU [SO] - 9:48.39 PB
  10. Calli DOAN - Liberty [SR] - 9:49.54 PB
  11. Emma TAVELLA - Boston College [SR] - 9:55.89
  12. Zoie DUNDON - Minnesota [FR] - 10:00.55

Maia Ramsden Runs Away With The NCAA Women's 1500m Title 

The 2023 women's 1500m champion successfully defended her title. Maia Ramsden crushed the final 200m to deliver a 4:06.62 winning performance.

Women's 1500 M Final Results

  1. Maia RAMSDEN - Harvard [JR] - 4:06.62
  2. Kimberley MAY - Providence [JR] - 4:08.07
  3. Klaudia KAZIMIERSKA - Oregon [SO] - 4:08.22
  4. Melissa RIGGINS - Georgetown [JR] - 4:08.74
  5. Flomena ASEKOL - Florida [SR] - 4:08.91
  6. Shannon FLOCKHART - Providence [JR] - 4:09.53
  7. Lindsey BUTLER - Virginia Tech [JR] - 4:09.85
  8. Olivia HOWELL - Texas [SR] - 4:10.05
  9. Maggi CONGDON - Northern Arizona [JR] - 4:10.41
  10. Samantha BUSH - NC State [SR] - 4:10.81
  11. Teagan SCHEIN-BECKER - Rider [SR] - 4:12.48
  12. Sophie O'SULLIVAN - Washington [JR] - 4:13.39

Ole Miss Continues Its Sprints Domination; Wins Women's NCAA Outdoor 4x100m Relay Title

After running the a collegiate-leading 42.22 in the semifinals of the women's 4x100m relay, Ole Miss delivered emphatically in the final, winning the title in 42.34 for the first time in program history.


 Women 4x100 M Relay Final Results

  1. OLE MISS - 42.34
  2. LSU - 42.57
  3. SOUTH CAROLINA - 42.63
  4. ARKANSAS - 42.71
  5. TEXAS TECH - 42.87
  6. BAYLOR - 42.98
  7. TEXAS - 43.06
  8. OREGON - 43.11
  9. CLEMSON - 43.38

NCAA Track And Field Championships 2024 Schedule On Saturday, June 8

Track Events

  • 4:50 PM ET - National Collegiate Wheelchair 100m, Final, Women
  • 5:32 PM ET - 4x100 Relay, Final, Women
  • 5:41 PM ET - 1500 Meters, Final, Women
  • 5:54 PM ET - 3000 Steeplechase, Final, Women
  • 6:12 PM ET - 100 Hurdles, Final, Women
  • 6:22 PM ET - 100 Meters, Final, Women
  • 6:32 PM ET - 400 Meters, Final, Women
  • 6:44 PM ET - 800 Meters, Final, Women
  • 6:57 PM ET - 400 Hurdles, Final, Women
  • 7:07 PM ET - 200 Meters, Final, Women
  • 7:13 PM ET - 800 Meters, Heptathlon, Women
  • 7:25 PM ET - 5000 Meters, Final, Women
  • 7:51 PM ET - 4x400 Relay, Final, Women

Field Events

  • 5:00 PM ET - High Jump, Final, Women
  • 5:05 PM ET - Discus, Final, Women
  • 5:50 PM ET - Triple Jump, Final, Women

Combined Events

  • 1:30 PM ET - Long Jump, Heptathlon, Women
  • 2:45 PM ET - Javelin, Heptathlon, Women
  • 7:13 PM ET - 800 Meters, Heptathlon, Women

How To Watch The NCAA Track And Field Championships 2024

The 2024 NCAA outdoor track and field championships will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN.

When Is The NCAA Track And Field Championships 2024?

The NCAA Track And Field Championships 2024 takes place June 5-8 in Eugene, Oregon. 

Here's the schedule:

All Times Eastern

Wednesday, June 5

  • Men's Day 1: 7:30 PM | ESNP2

Thursday, June 6

  • Women's Day 1: 8:30 PM | ESPN2

Friday, June 7

  • Men's Day 2: 9:00 PM | ESPN2

Saturday, June 8

  • Women's Day 2: 5:30 PM | ESPN

Where Is The NCAA Track And Field Championships? It's Going To Be At Hayward Field

Last year, the 2023 NCAA Track and Field Championships were held in Austin, Texas, but it won't be back there any time soon. 

For now, the home of the biggest outdoor college track and field meet in the sport lives in Eugene. Hayward Field will be hosting the meet every year until 2027.

This is the 15th time Eugene, or "Track Town, USA" as it's called, has hosted the meet. 

Here are the future dates: 

  • 2024: Eugene, Ore., Hayward Field, June 5-8    
  • 2025: Eugene, Ore., Hayward Field, June 11-14    
  • 2026: Eugene, Ore., Hayward Field, June 10-13    
  • 2027: Eugene, Ore., Hayward Field, June 9-12

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