WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Wake Forest men’s track and field team is set to wrap up its indoor regular season on Friday, Feb. 21, with a highly anticipated return to Boston, Massachusetts for the Terrier Distance Medley/Last Chance Meet.
The event will be live-streamed via Lancer Timing, with real-time results available for fans and supporters eager to follow the action.
Event Details: What You Need to Know
- Date: Friday, February 21
- Time: 7:30 p.m. (EST)
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Live Stream: Lancer Timing
- Live Results: Available online
Who’s Competing for Wake Forest?
The Demon Deacons will feature a strong lineup of runners at the Terrier Meet:
- Rocky Hansen
- Paul Specht
- Rynard Swanepoel
- Foster Shelbert
Athletes to Watch: Top Performers Heading into the Meet
Rocky Hansen: Setting Records
- Event: Distance Medley Relay (DMR)
- 5000m Personal Best: 13:14.43 (New Wake Forest Indoor Record)
- ACC Rank: 1st
- National Rank: 8th
Hansen has had a breakout season, with dominant performances at the BU Terrier Classic and a win in the mile at the Virginia Tech Invitational (3:57.90). He’s the runner to watch as he looks to lead the DMR team to victory.
Rynard Swanepoel: Speed in the 800m
- 800m Personal Best: 1:47.44
- ACC Rank: 4th
- National Rank: 35th
After a strong showing at the Tiger Paw Invitational in Clemson, Swanepoel is expected to be a crucial member of the relay squad.
Paul Specht: A Rising Star in the Mile
- Mile Personal Best: 3:55.10
- ACC Rank: 6th
- National Rank: 32nd
Specht finished 11th in a highly competitive field at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational and will be looking to improve his national standing at the Terrier Meet.
Foster Shelbert: Consistent Competitor
- 800m Personal Best: 1:53.02
Shelbert delivered a solid performance at the Darius Dixon Invitational and will round out the Deacons’ DMR team.
Wake Forest Track & Field 2025 Indoor Top-10 Performances (Men’s Events)
| Event | Athlete | Time/Mark | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800m | Rynard Swanepoel | 1:47.44 | 2nd |
| Mile | Paul Specht | 3:55.10 | 2nd |
| Rocky Hansen | 3:57.90 | 3rd | |
| 1000m | Foster Shelbert | 2:26.13 | 7th |
| 3000m | Luke Tewalt | 7:50.67 | 3rd |
| 5000m | Rocky Hansen | 13:14.43 | 1st |
Women’s Top Performances This Season
| Event | Athlete | Time/Mark | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800m | Emma Douglass | 2:05.25 | 2nd |
| Mile | Charlotte Augenstein | 4:40.82 | 2nd |
| Brooke Wilson | 4:41.65 | 6th | |
| 3000m | Brooke Wilson | 9:15.91 | 4th |
| Long Jump | Robbie Grace | 6.22m | 1st |
| DMR | Wake Forest Women’s Team | 11:15.50 | 1st |
What’s at Stake?
With the regular season wrapping up, this meet presents a crucial opportunity for the Demon Deacons to:
- Improve their national rankings ahead of the NCAA Indoor Championships.
- Secure personal-best performances that could lead to All-American honors.
- Solidify their dominance in the ACC and Southeast Region, where the men’s team currently ranks:
- 6th in the 5000m
- 9th in the Southeast Region overall
