Wake Forest University’s track and field team had an impressive weekend, with standout performances at the Doc Hale Meet in Blacksburg, VA, and the Camel City Sprints Invitational in Winston-Salem, NC. The athletes delivered strong results, setting personal bests and securing top rankings in multiple events.
Robbie Grace Continues Dominance in Women’s Long Jump
Robbie Grace achieved her fifth consecutive first-place finish in the women’s long jump at the Doc Hale Meet, leaping an impressive 6.11 meters. Her consistent performances highlight her dominance in the event.
Bridget McNally also had an outstanding performance, securing second place with a personal-best jump of 5.87 meters.
Strong Pentathlon Finishes for Wake Forest Athletes
In the women’s pentathlon, Seren Rodgers and Aria Wegh secured fifth and sixth place, respectively. Rodgers finished with a total of 3,700 points, ranking her eighth all-time in Wake Forest Indoor history. Wegh followed closely with 3,573 points, marking a strong showing for the team.
Impressive Weight Throw Results at Camel City Sprints Invitational
Back in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest’s Jacob Goldberg continued his winning streak in the men’s weight throw, achieving his third first-place finish of the season with a 17.29m throw.
In the women’s weight throw event, Isabella Gera secured second place with a throw of 17.33m, showing consistency in her performance.
Top Performances in 2025 Indoor Track and Field Rankings
Several Wake Forest athletes secured top rankings in the 2025 Indoor Track and Field season across multiple events:
Men’s Events:
- 800m: Rynard Swanepoel – 2nd place (1:48.36)
- Mile:
- Paul Specht – 2nd place (3:57.49)
- Rocky Hansen – 3rd place (3:57.90)
- JoJo Jourdon – 4th place (4:00.35)
- 1000m: Foster Shelbert – 7th place (2:26.13)
- 3000m:
- Luke Tewalt – 3rd place (7:50.67)
- JoJo Jourdon – 4th place (7:53.48)
- Charlie Sprott – 5th place (7:53.65)
- 5000m: Rocky Hansen – 1st place (13:14.43)
Women’s Events:
- 800m: Emma Douglass – 2nd place (2:05.25)
- Mile:
- Charlotte Augenstein – 2nd place (4:40.82)
- Brooke Wilson – 6th place (4:41.65)
- Rylan Engels – 7th place (4:43.76)
- Elizabeth Whaley – 10th place (4:44.36)
- 1000m:
- Elizabeth Whaley – 4th place (2:47.87)
- Molly Dreher – 8th place (2:52.83)
- DMR: Team – 6th place (11:22.61)
- Pentathlon: Seren Rodgers – 8th place (3,700 points)
- Weight Throw: Maria Leskovec – 9th place (16.45m)
- Long Jump:
- Robbie Grace – 1st place (6.22m)
- Bridget McNally – 6th place (5.87m)
- Savannah Simmons – 7th place (5.81m)
Coaches’ Reactions and Team’s Progress
Wake Forest’s coaching staff was pleased with the team’s overall performance.
Director of Track & Field and Cross Country, John Hayes:
“This weekend allows us to be one step closer to peaking most of the athletes at ACC. We are fired up about the overall team’s progress in the last month.”
Assistant Coach, Ryan Grinnell:
“At the halfway point of the season, we saw strong performances across various events. While there’s room for improvement, I’m pleased with the progress. Our athletes achieved personal bests, and we are confident they’ll perform even better in upcoming championships.”
Associate Head Coach, Collin Post:
“It was a solid start to the weekend. Kiky had a season’s best, Jacob secured another win, and Bella remained consistent. We’re looking forward to the shot put event tomorrow.”
Wake Forest’s track and field athletes showcased incredible talent and determination at both the Doc Hale Meet and Camel City Sprints Invitational. With multiple first-place finishes, personal bests, and high rankings, the team is steadily improving as they gear up for the upcoming ACC Championships. As the season progresses, these performances set the stage for even greater achievements.
