Deacon Sports Xtra: First On-Campus Track & Field Meet Coming to Kentner Stadium Since 2018
4/19/2023 10:29:00 AM | Track and Field
24 Teams will make their way to Reynolda Campus for Wake Forest’s first outdoor home meet in over five years.
For the first time since March 24, 2018, the Wake Forest men's and women's track & field programs will host a meet on Reynolda Campus Friday, April 21 at Kentner Stadium.
One of the premier meets slated to take place on the East Coast heading into postseason action, the Wake Forest Invitational will provide an excellent opportunity for student-athletes from across the country to qualify for NCAA Regionals.
"I'm super excited about our meet on Friday," said director of track & field and cross country John Hayes. "We have some of the top runners and competitors on the East Coast coming in. We're hoping everyone can come join us for a day of fun and music, along with some great competition."
24 programs are expected to participate in the meet, including Big Four schools Duke, North Carolina and NC State. Competition is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Friday morning, while the last event is tentatively due to begin at 11 p.m.
Recognitions
Wake Forest's reigning Atlantic Coast Conference Champion men's cross country squad will be recognized during Friday's meet, along with the Demon Deacons' 1989 men's cross country team. Last year's 2022 team won the ACC title, before going on to place fifth at the NCAA Championships, marking the highest championship finish for the program since the 1989 team finished third.
Of note, 13 seniors from the Wake Forest men's and women's track & field teams will be recognized during Friday's meet for their time and dedication as Wake Forest student-athletes.
Fun Events & More
In addition to Friday's competition, there will be entertaining events such as a parents and alumni tailgate, a student 4x100m relay and an alumni mile.
Parents and Alumni Tailgate: Noon - 8 p.m.
Kick-off the day at the Miller Center Plaza with track and field alumni, family and friends. Enjoy time around food and drinks, while cheering on the Deacs throughout the day! Tailgating will start at noon for lunch and conclude at 8:00 p.m. There will be dinner and other food/snacks provided as well throughout the afternoon.
Alumni Mile - 7:15 p.m.
Watch some of your favorite Deacs from years past compete in the mile.
Student 4x100m Relay - 7:50 p.m.
Eight teams constructed of four Wake Forest University students will race for the title of "Fastest Team at Wake Forest" in a competitive 4x100 meter relay.
Meet Information
Teams Participating: App State, Boston University, Campbell, Catawba, Charleston Southern, Charlotte, Colgate, Columbia, Duke, Elon, Florida State, Furman, Harvard, High Point, Lynchburg, NC State, North Carolina, Northeastern, Notre Dame, Princeton, Syracuse, Tennessee, UNC Greensboro, Wake Forest and William & Mary
Full Event Schedule
Friday's meet will be streamed via ACC Network Extra, while live results can be found here. Stay tuned to GoDeacs.com for the latest news and updates regarding the Wake Forest Invitational.
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One of the premier meets slated to take place on the East Coast heading into postseason action, the Wake Forest Invitational will provide an excellent opportunity for student-athletes from across the country to qualify for NCAA Regionals.
"I'm super excited about our meet on Friday," said director of track & field and cross country John Hayes. "We have some of the top runners and competitors on the East Coast coming in. We're hoping everyone can come join us for a day of fun and music, along with some great competition."
24 programs are expected to participate in the meet, including Big Four schools Duke, North Carolina and NC State. Competition is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Friday morning, while the last event is tentatively due to begin at 11 p.m.
Recognitions
Wake Forest's reigning Atlantic Coast Conference Champion men's cross country squad will be recognized during Friday's meet, along with the Demon Deacons' 1989 men's cross country team. Last year's 2022 team won the ACC title, before going on to place fifth at the NCAA Championships, marking the highest championship finish for the program since the 1989 team finished third.
Of note, 13 seniors from the Wake Forest men's and women's track & field teams will be recognized during Friday's meet for their time and dedication as Wake Forest student-athletes.
Fun Events & More
In addition to Friday's competition, there will be entertaining events such as a parents and alumni tailgate, a student 4x100m relay and an alumni mile.
Parents and Alumni Tailgate: Noon - 8 p.m.
Kick-off the day at the Miller Center Plaza with track and field alumni, family and friends. Enjoy time around food and drinks, while cheering on the Deacs throughout the day! Tailgating will start at noon for lunch and conclude at 8:00 p.m. There will be dinner and other food/snacks provided as well throughout the afternoon.
Alumni Mile - 7:15 p.m.
Watch some of your favorite Deacs from years past compete in the mile.
Student 4x100m Relay - 7:50 p.m.
Eight teams constructed of four Wake Forest University students will race for the title of "Fastest Team at Wake Forest" in a competitive 4x100 meter relay.
Meet Information
Teams Participating: App State, Boston University, Campbell, Catawba, Charleston Southern, Charlotte, Colgate, Columbia, Duke, Elon, Florida State, Furman, Harvard, High Point, Lynchburg, NC State, North Carolina, Northeastern, Notre Dame, Princeton, Syracuse, Tennessee, UNC Greensboro, Wake Forest and William & Mary
Full Event Schedule
- Friday, April 21
- Field Events
- 9:00 a.m. - Women's Javelin
- Follows WJT - Men's Javelin
- 10:00 a.m. - Women's Triple Jump
- 10:00 a.m. - Men's Long Jump
- 11:30 a.m. - Women's Long Jump
- 11:30 a.m. - Men's Triple Jump
- 12:00 p.m. - Women's Hammer
- Follows WHT - Men's Hammer
- 12:00 p.m. - Women's High Jump
- 2:00 p.m. - Men's High Jump
- 3:00 p.m. - Women's Discus
- Follows WDT - Men's Discus
- 4:00 p.m. - Women's Pole Vault
- 6:00 p.m. - Women's Shot Put
- Follows WSP - Men's Shot Put
- 6:00 p.m. - Men's Pole Vault
- Running Events
- 12:00 p.m. - Women's 4x100m Relay
- 12:05 p.m. - Men's 4x100m Relay
- 12:10 p.m. - Women's 1500m
- 12:17 p.m. - Men's 1500m
- 12:40 p.m. - Women's 100m Hurdles
- 12:50 p.m. - Men's 110m Hurdles
- 12:55 p.m. - Women's 400m
- 1:00 p.m. - Men's 400m
- 1:05 p.m. - Women's 100m
- 1:10 p.m. - Men's 100m
- 1:20 p.m. - Women's 400m Hurdles
- 1:30 p.m. - Men's 400m Hurdles
- 1:40 p.m. - Women's 200m
- 1:45 p.m. - Men's 200m
- 1:50 p.m. - Women's 800m
- 1:55 p.m. - Men's 800m
- 2:10 p.m. - Women's 4x400m Relay
- 2:15 p.m. - Men's 4x400m Relay
- 7:30 p.m. - Women's 800m Invite
- 7:35 p.m. - Men's 800m Invite
- 8:00 p.m. - Women's 3k sc
- 8:15 p.m. - Men's 3k sc
- 8:30 p.m. - Women's 1500m Invite
- 8:37 p.m. - Men's 1500m Invite
- 9:00 p.m. - Women's 5,000m
- 9:20 p.m. - Men's 5,000m
- 10:20 p.m. - Women's 10k
- 11:00 p.m. - Men's 10k
- Field Events
Friday's meet will be streamed via ACC Network Extra, while live results can be found here. Stay tuned to GoDeacs.com for the latest news and updates regarding the Wake Forest Invitational.
Follow the Demon Deacons
Social: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | #GoDeacs
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