Blue Devils Open Outdoor Season at Bob Davidson Team Challenge

Friday, March 20

High Point, N.C.

Duke University

High Point Bob Davidson Team Challenge

Jonathan Horn exclaims after a successful pole vault clearance at the ACC Outdoor Championships

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Blue Devils Open Outdoor Season at Bob Davidson Team Challenge

3/19/2026 7:29:00 PM | Track & Field

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DURHAM, N.C. – Duke track and field opens the outdoor slate this weekend with the Blue Devils heading to High Point this weekend to compete in the High Point Bob Davidson Team Challenge. The two-day meet is set for Mar. 20-21 at Vert Stadium.

MEET COVERAGE:

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WHAT TO KNOW:

A. Morris Williams, Jr. Track & Field Director Shawn Wilbourn is currently in his sixth season at the helm of the program. He has led Duke to four ACC Outdoor titles over the last five years, including the first men's championship in 2025.
The Blue Devils will be represented by 36 student-athletes this weekend across a multitude of different track and field events.
Competition commences Friday with five field events, starting with the women's hammer throw at 10:30 a.m. The action resumes Saturday morning in the men's pole vault (9 a.m.) while track events get going with the women's 3000m steeplechase at 1:30 p.m.
Duke returns several key outdoor performers from a season ago, including United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Americans Braelyn Baker, Michael Bennett, Mia Edim, Lauren Tolbert, Christian Toro and Gemma Tutton.
The Blue Devils also welcome back All-ACC performers Aden Bandukwala, Max Forte, Jonathan Horn, Julia Jackson, Valerie Jirak, Andres Langston, Shaolin Munir, Allison Neiders and Matthew Prebola.

UP NEXT:
Duke heads up Tobacco Road to compete at the Raleigh Relays, set for Mar. 26-28 at the Paul Derr Track & Field Facility.

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