DURHAM – Duke track and field is back on its home track this weekend as the Blue Devils gear up to host their lone home meet of the outdoor season, the Duke Invitational, April 11-13 at Morris Williams Stadium.
The meet also marks the Duke Centennial Celebration for the track and field program.
MEET INFO
WHAT TO KNOW
- The Duke Invitational field features athletes competing from 35 different schools.
- Eighty-three athletes are set to represent the Blue Devils across 51 track and field events.
- Duke will honor its senior class on Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
- The women's squad checks in at No. 21 in the Week 3 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) top-25 rankings while also sitting atop the regional and ACC rankings.
- On the men's side, Duke checks in at No. 4 in the Southeast Region and No. 2 in the ACC.
- Thursday's schedule features a light day of competition with just two events being contested – the women's hammer throw (10 a.m.), followed by the men's hammer throw.
- Multis get going on Friday beginning with the men's decathlon 100m race at 10 a.m. The men's discus (11 a.m.) commences field events while the women's 200m dash (4:45 p.m.) jumpstarts action on the track.
- An action-packed Saturday slate opens via the men's decathlon 100m hurdles (9:30 a.m.) before the men's shot put (11 a.m.) gets the field events underway. On the track, Duke gets going at 12:00 p.m., in the women's 4x100m relay.
LAST TIME OUT
- Duke is coming off a solid showing at the VertKlasse Meeting this past weekend.
- On Friday, Duke turned in a strong day of competition on the opening day of the VertKlasse Meeting as the Blue Devils posted eight top-three placements across seven different field events, including a pair of wins in the men's long jump and men's pole vault.
- Saturday saw junior Samantha Wallenstrom smash the VertKlasse Meeting meet record in the women's 800m while the Blue Devils registered five event wins on Saturday to close out a strong weekend of competition.
- Along with the five victories, Duke posted nine additional top-three placements on the day – four runner-up showings and five third-place finishes.
- VertKlasse Meeting Recaps – Day 1 | Day 2
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Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu.
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