Thursday, April 10
Durham, NC
Wake Forest University
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Duke Invitational
Strong Performances Highlight Duke Invitational Finale
4/12/2025 5:42:00 PM | Track and Field
The Demon Deacons concluded day three of Duke Invitational.
DURHAM, N.C. - Wake Forest track and field found success both on and off the track Saturday during the conclusion of the Duke Invitational.
Senior Emma Douglass returned for her second day of competition to race in her first-ever outdoor 400 meter event. Douglass impressed, becoming sixth all-time at Wake Forest in the event after finishing with a time of 55.76 seconds.
In the javelin, freshman Rosalind Gergely and Julia Pinter turned in strong performances with personal bests of 47.51 meters and 46.49 meters, respectively. The pair rounded out the top five with third and fourth-place finishes.
Heading into the meet, Gergely ranked fifth on Wake Forest's all-time list, with Pinter in sixth. Following their dominant performances, Gergely holds her position at fifth, while Pinter moves up to sixth, just behind her teammate.
Rylan Engels raced in the 800m, securing third with a personal best time of 2:07.26 making her way to eighth all-time for the Demon Deacons.
To close out the weekend, Aria Wegh competed in the 400m hurdles, recording a time of 1:00.77.
Notable Finishes
400m Hurdles
Men's 5000m
"The women had a strong showing this weekend, highlighted by several personal and season bests. While we didn't quite check every box, it was a valuable tune-up as we gear up for our home meet. We're excited for the opportunity to compete in front of our home crowd next weekend!" - Associate head coach Ashley Bastron
"Overall, it was a great weekend, Rosa and Julia both threw personal bests in the Javelin and are now 5th and 6th all time. Samantha had another PB in the shotput and pushed her world lead out a little further." Associate head coach Collin Post
"This was a productive weekend overall. Most athletes trained through this one to some degree so that we can really be ready to hit it at our home meet. Conditions were all over the place, but I think we did a good job of executing race plans and focusing less on the clock and more on the competition." - Assistant coach Brandon Hazouri
"Our jumpers and hurdlers are showing improved consistency, which is a promising sign as we near the back half of our regular season. Our team is undoubtedly thrilled and eagerly anticipating the upcoming home meet." - Assistant Coach Ryan Grinnell
Up Next
The Demon Deacons will host the Wake Forest Invitational April 17–18 at Kentner Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Follow the Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Senior Emma Douglass returned for her second day of competition to race in her first-ever outdoor 400 meter event. Douglass impressed, becoming sixth all-time at Wake Forest in the event after finishing with a time of 55.76 seconds.
In the javelin, freshman Rosalind Gergely and Julia Pinter turned in strong performances with personal bests of 47.51 meters and 46.49 meters, respectively. The pair rounded out the top five with third and fourth-place finishes.
Heading into the meet, Gergely ranked fifth on Wake Forest's all-time list, with Pinter in sixth. Following their dominant performances, Gergely holds her position at fifth, while Pinter moves up to sixth, just behind her teammate.
Rylan Engels raced in the 800m, securing third with a personal best time of 2:07.26 making her way to eighth all-time for the Demon Deacons.
To close out the weekend, Aria Wegh competed in the 400m hurdles, recording a time of 1:00.77.
Notable Finishes
400m Hurdles
- Aria Wegh 1.00.77
- Rosalind Gergely (47.51m)
- Julia Pinter (46.49m)
Men's 5000m
- 1st - Rocky Hansen (13:22.06)
- 2nd - Joe O'Brien (28:15.43)
- 3rd - Charlie Sprott (28:22.92)
- 5th - Jackson Keefer (28:59.71)
- 6th - Emma Douglass (55.7)
- 10th - Aria Wegh (56.46)
- 5th - Aria Wegh (59.68)
- 2nd - Emma Douglass (2:04.81)
- 8th - Rylan Engels (2:07.26)
- 8th - Emma Douglass (4:19.73)
- 9th - Rylan Engels (4:20.30)
- 1st - Brooke Wilson (32:50.07)
- 4th - Angelina Perez (33:23.72)
- 8th - Kristyna Peterova (50.87m)
- 5th - Rosalind Gergely (47.51m)
- 6th - Julia Pinter (46.49m)
"The women had a strong showing this weekend, highlighted by several personal and season bests. While we didn't quite check every box, it was a valuable tune-up as we gear up for our home meet. We're excited for the opportunity to compete in front of our home crowd next weekend!" - Associate head coach Ashley Bastron
"Overall, it was a great weekend, Rosa and Julia both threw personal bests in the Javelin and are now 5th and 6th all time. Samantha had another PB in the shotput and pushed her world lead out a little further." Associate head coach Collin Post
"This was a productive weekend overall. Most athletes trained through this one to some degree so that we can really be ready to hit it at our home meet. Conditions were all over the place, but I think we did a good job of executing race plans and focusing less on the clock and more on the competition." - Assistant coach Brandon Hazouri
"Our jumpers and hurdlers are showing improved consistency, which is a promising sign as we near the back half of our regular season. Our team is undoubtedly thrilled and eagerly anticipating the upcoming home meet." - Assistant Coach Ryan Grinnell
Up Next
The Demon Deacons will host the Wake Forest Invitational April 17–18 at Kentner Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Follow the Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
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