BOSTON, MA. / LYNCHBURG, VA. / CLEMSON, SC. – Wake Forest track and field had an outstanding weekend with multiple top finishes and personal bests at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational (Boston, MA), Darius Dixon Invitational (Lynchburg, VA), and Tiger Paw Invitational (Clemson, SC).
With several top-10 program marks, a first-place finish in the Distance Medley Relay (DMR), and strong individual performances, the Demon Deacons continue to build momentum heading into the ACC Championships.
Top Performances by Event
Tiger Paw Invitational (Clemson, SC.)
- Men’s 800m – Rynard Swanepoel – 1:47.44 (2nd all-time at Wake Forest)
David Hemery Valentine Invitational (Boston, MA.)
- Women’s Mile –
- Molly Dreher – 4:41.81 (9th all-time at Wake Forest)
- Rylan Engels – 4:42.37
- Women’s 3000m –
- Brooke Wilson – 9:15.91 (4th all-time at Wake Forest)
- Women’s Distance Medley Relay (DMR) –
- 1st Place – 11:15.50 (Season Best)
Darius Dixon Invitational (Lynchburg, VA.)
- Women’s Shot Put – Isabella Gera – 14.83m
Wake Forest Athletes Making Program History
Several Demon Deacons posted all-time top-10 marks in Wake Forest history:
Men’s Indoor Records – 2025 Season
- 800m – Rynard Swanepoel – 1:47.44
- Mile – Paul Specht – 3:57.49
- Mile – Rocky Hansen – 3:57.90
- 5000m – Rocky Hansen – 13:14.43 (All-Time No. 1)
Women’s Indoor Records – 2025 Season
- 800m – Emma Douglass – 2:05.25
- Mile – Charlotte Augenstein – 4:40.82
- 3000m – Brooke Wilson – 9:15.91
- Long Jump – Robbie Grace – 6.22m (1st Place)
What the Coaches Are Saying
Ashley Bastron, Associate Head Coach: “It was an incredible weekend to be a Demon Deacon. Our team delivered outstanding performances with numerous personal bests. We’re carrying great momentum into the ACC Championship in two weeks.”
Brandon Hazouri, Assistant Coach: “A great step in the right direction for Rynard. We look forward to taking a shot at a great DMR next Friday.”
Collin Post, Associate Head Coach: “Every meet is a lesson. We had great results to be proud of and some challenges to learn from. Success isn’t just in the wins—it’s in how we respond and grow.”
What’s Next?
The Demon Deacons now turn their attention to the ACC Championships, where they aim to build on their success and compete at the highest level.
- Next Meet: ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships
- Location: TBD
- Broadcast: ACC Network Extra
