Sunday, May 4
Durham, NC
Wake Forest University
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Duke Twilight
Douglass, Jourdon Break Program Records in Final Tune-Up Before ACCs
5/4/2025 10:44:00 PM | Track and Field
While Douglass and Jourdon broke program records, sophomore Hunter Jones claimed victory in the 3,000-meter Steeplechase with a time of 8:46.86.
DURHAM, N.C. - Closing out the regular season, the Demon Deacons competed Sunday at the Duke Twilight. Senior Emma Douglass and freshman JoJo Jourdon broke Wake Forest's all-time outdoor records in the 1500 meters, while sophomore Hunter Jones snatched first-place in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a personal-best time of 8:46.86.
Douglass, who shattered a 22-year-old school record in the 800m at the Wake Forest Invitational on April 18, added another milestone by breaking the 1500m record Sunday. It marked the third time this season she has broken a program record.
She placed second in the event with a time of 4:13.94, surpassing the previous time of 4:13.97, set in 2019 by Johanna Schulz.
Junior Elizabeth Whaley continued her strong season competing alongside Douglass in the 1500m. After winning the 1500m at the Charlotte Invitational on April 25 with a time of 4:20.83, she improved her mark to 4:17.09, finishing eighth overall. The performance moves her to No. 3 on Wake Forest's all-time outdoor list in the event.
In the men's 1500m, freshman JoJo Jourdon broke the program record with a time of 3:37.00, surpassing the previous best of 3:37.65. He placed sixth overall. Senior Rynard Swanepoel, in his final regular-season meet, clocked a personal-best 3:39.67 to take ninth. Swanepoel now ranks No. 3 in program history.
Bryce Gilmore also turned in a standout performance, finishing 20th in a personal-best 3:42.74 — the 10th-fastest time in Wake Forest history.
In the 3000m steeplechase, Jones claimed victory with a dominant run of 8:46.86. He previously debuted in the event with a 9:10.71 at the Wake Forest Invitational on April 18. He is third on the program list.
Notable Finishes
Men's 1500m
Men's 1500m
"We had some tremendous performances tonight that set us up well for the ACC Championships in two weeks on our home track. We need to stay healthy and get some rest coming off exams. If we can do that then we will maximize our points." - Director of Track & Field and Cross Country John Hayes
Up Next
The Demon Deacons will host the ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Kentner Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., from May 15-17..
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Douglass, who shattered a 22-year-old school record in the 800m at the Wake Forest Invitational on April 18, added another milestone by breaking the 1500m record Sunday. It marked the third time this season she has broken a program record.
She placed second in the event with a time of 4:13.94, surpassing the previous time of 4:13.97, set in 2019 by Johanna Schulz.
Junior Elizabeth Whaley continued her strong season competing alongside Douglass in the 1500m. After winning the 1500m at the Charlotte Invitational on April 25 with a time of 4:20.83, she improved her mark to 4:17.09, finishing eighth overall. The performance moves her to No. 3 on Wake Forest's all-time outdoor list in the event.
In the men's 1500m, freshman JoJo Jourdon broke the program record with a time of 3:37.00, surpassing the previous best of 3:37.65. He placed sixth overall. Senior Rynard Swanepoel, in his final regular-season meet, clocked a personal-best 3:39.67 to take ninth. Swanepoel now ranks No. 3 in program history.
Bryce Gilmore also turned in a standout performance, finishing 20th in a personal-best 3:42.74 — the 10th-fastest time in Wake Forest history.
In the 3000m steeplechase, Jones claimed victory with a dominant run of 8:46.86. He previously debuted in the event with a 9:10.71 at the Wake Forest Invitational on April 18. He is third on the program list.
Notable Finishes
Men's 1500m
- JoJo Jourdon (3:37.00)
- Rynard Swanepoel (3:39.67)
- Bryce Gilmore (3:42.74)
- Hunter Jones (8:46.86.)
- Aria Wegh (59.66)
- Emma Douglass (4:13.94)
- Elizabeth Whaley (4:17.09)
Men's 1500m
- 1st - JoJo Jourdon (3:37.00)
- 3rd - Rynard Swanepoel (3:39.67)
- 10th - Bryce Gilmore (3:42.74)
- 3rd - Hunter Jones (8:46.86)
- 1st - Rocky Hansen (13:22.06)
- 3rd - Luke Tewalt (13:28.18)
- 4th - Joe O'Brien (13:32.97)
- 7th - Charlie Sprott (13:40.71)
- 2nd - Joe O'Brien (28:15.43)
- 3rd - Charlie Sprott (28:22.92)
- 4th - Aidan Ross (28:28.14)
- 6th - Daniel Winter (28:59.60)
- 7th - Jackson Keefer (28:59.71)
- 6th - Emma Douglass (55.7)
- 10th - Aria Wegh (56.46)
- 5th - Aria Wegh (59.68)
- 1st - Emma Douglass (2:03.49)
- 8th - Rylan Engels (2:07.26)
- 1st - Emma Douglass (4:13.94)
- 3rd - Elizabeth Whaley (4:17.09)
- 9th - Rylan Engels (4:20.30)
- 2nd - Brooke Wilson (15:47.74.)
- 1st - Brooke Wilson (32:50.07)
- 4th - Angelina Perez (33:23.72)
- 10th - Bridget McNally (5.72m)
- 8th - Kristyna Peterova (50.87m)
- 4th - Isabella Gera (15.66m)
- 5th - Rosalind Gergely (47.51m)
- 6th - Julia Pinter (46.49m)
"We had some tremendous performances tonight that set us up well for the ACC Championships in two weeks on our home track. We need to stay healthy and get some rest coming off exams. If we can do that then we will maximize our points." - Director of Track & Field and Cross Country John Hayes
Up Next
The Demon Deacons will host the ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Kentner Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., from May 15-17..
Follow the Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
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