DURHAM, N.C. — William & Mary track & field returns to action this week at the Duke Invitational, set for April 8–11 at Morris Williams Stadium.
The meet begins Wednesday with the start of the combined events, as the decathlon and heptathlon get underway in the afternoon. Competition continues Thursday with the conclusion of the multi-events, highlighted by the decathlon 1500m and heptathlon 800 to wrap up the two-day competition .
Action picks up Friday with a full slate of field and track events. Field events begin at 9:30 a.m. with the women's hammer, followed by the high jump and discus throughout the day. Track events start at 3:15 p.m. with hurdle and sprint prelims before transitioning into the Norm Ogilvie Distance Carnival in the evening, featuring multiple sections of the 1500m, 5,000m and 3,000m steeplechase .
Saturday's schedule features a full day of competition beginning at 11 a.m. with field events, while running events start at noon with the 4x100 relays. Finals in the sprints, hurdles and middle-distance events highlight the day before the meet concludes with the 4x400 relays in the evening.
Tribe News and Notes
- William & Mary is coming off a strong showing at the Colonial Relays, highlighted by multiple event victories and all-time performances across both the men's and women's teams.
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Tia Taylor was named the Women's MVP of the Colonial Relays after winning the 100m hurdles and contributing to a relay victory, while also posting a top-three all-time mark in program history.
- Freshman
Leighton McGee set a new school freshman record in the pole vault, clearing 5.02m to win the event.
- The Tribe will be well represented across multiple event groups this weekend, including distance, sprints, hurdles and field events, with entries in the decathlon, heptathlon, distance carnival races and several relay events.
- William & Mary is scheduled to compete in a wide range of events, including the 1500m, 5,000m, steeplechase, hurdles and field events, as the team continues its outdoor season against a strong field.
