Friday, March 8
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NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships
Thomas Kitchell Earned First-Team All-American Honors at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
3/9/2024 6:45:00 PM | Track and Field
Kitchell broke the Wake Forest program record and set a new personal-best in the indoor shot put.
BOSTON - In his first appearance at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Thomas Kitchell finished fifth and earned First-Team All-American honors at The TRACK at New Balance in Boston. On his first attempt, Kitchell set a new personal-best and shattered his own Wake Forest record with a 19.73m throw.
Wake Forest All-Time Indoor Shot Put
The Bethlehem, Pa., native closed the book on a record-setting indoor season. Leading up to the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Kitchell finished first in all seven events including being crowned ACC Champion during the 2024 indoor campaign. Kitchell became the sixth Demon Deacon in program history to earn All-American honors.
Wake Forest Men's Indoor Track & Field All-Americans
Saturday closed the book on the indoor season for the Wake Forest men's and women's track and field teams. The Demon Deacons finished the campaign with three All-ACC athletes.
All-ACC Honorees
Saturday's Results
Men's Shot Put
From the Staff
"It's always nice when the plan comes together. This was the perfect culmination of a very exciting and emotional indoor season. Tommy executed at the highest level today, and I couldn't be more proud." - associate head coach Collin Post
Up Next
Following the conclusion of the indoor season, the Wake Forest men's and women's track and field teams will prepare for the Charlotte 49er Classic that will take place from March 14-16 in Charlotte.
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Wake Forest All-Time Indoor Shot Put
- 1. Thomas Kitchell - 19.73m (64-8.75) - 2024
- 2. Andy Bloom - 18.76m (61-6.75) -1996
- 3. John Maurins - 18.08m (59-4) - 2016
The Bethlehem, Pa., native closed the book on a record-setting indoor season. Leading up to the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Kitchell finished first in all seven events including being crowned ACC Champion during the 2024 indoor campaign. Kitchell became the sixth Demon Deacon in program history to earn All-American honors.
Wake Forest Men's Indoor Track & Field All-Americans
- Michael Bingham - 400m - 2007 and 2009
- Brent LaRue - Heptathlon - 2009
- Robert Heppenstall - 800m - 2016, 2017 and 2018
- Thomas Vanoppen - Mile - 2023
- Andrew White - Weight Throw - 2023
- Thomas Kitchell - Shot Put - 2024
Saturday closed the book on the indoor season for the Wake Forest men's and women's track and field teams. The Demon Deacons finished the campaign with three All-ACC athletes.
All-ACC Honorees
- Thomas Kitchell - Men's Shot Put
- 1st - 19.32m
- Amanda Schaare - Women's Shot Put
- 4th - 16.11m, personal-best
- Addison Berry - Women's Pentathlon
- 5th - 4,083 points, personal-best
Saturday's Results
Men's Shot Put
- Thomas Kitchell - 19.73m (64-8.75) - First-Team All-American
From the Staff
"It's always nice when the plan comes together. This was the perfect culmination of a very exciting and emotional indoor season. Tommy executed at the highest level today, and I couldn't be more proud." - associate head coach Collin Post
Up Next
Following the conclusion of the indoor season, the Wake Forest men's and women's track and field teams will prepare for the Charlotte 49er Classic that will take place from March 14-16 in Charlotte.
Follow the Demon Deacons
Social: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | #GoDeacs
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