Saturday, January 17
Winston-Salem, NC
Wake Forest University
vs
Mondo College Invitational
Wake Forest Opens 2026 with Solid Outing at Mondo College Invitational
1/17/2026 7:06:00 PM | Track and Field
Six Demon Deacons recorded top-10 marks in Wake Forest history on Saturday at the JDL Fast Track.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Wake Forest track and field program opened their 2026 slate with a solid outing at the Mondo College Invitational on Saturday at the JDL Fast Track, highlighted by six Demon Deacons setting top-10 marks in program history.
Senior Bryce Gilmore led the Demon Deacons in the men's mile as he secured first place in a race that saw Wake Forest claim each of the top five spots overall. The Carlsbad, Calif., native posted a time of 3:59.00 to earn top spot and move into fifth on the all-time list in the men's indoor mile in Wake Forest history.
Fellow senior Paul Specht also recorded a first place result as he clocked a time of 1:49.34 in the men's 800m. With the result, the Sindelfingen, Germany, native now sits seventh in school history in the men's indoor 800m.
Additionally on the men's side, sophomore Max Marino added a time of 1:20.96 to jump into sixth all-time in the men's 600m.
On the women's side, junior Seren Rodgers opened the day of competition by taking home a podium finish in the women's 60m hurdles. The Taunton, England, native crossed the line 8.67 seconds to clinch a third place result. Additionally, Rodgers now ranks fourth in the women's 60m hurdles following her performance.
Finally, sophomore Amy Weybrecht and freshman Victoria Rodgriguez both moved into the top five in school history in the women's 1,000m. Weybrecht finished the race in 2:46.45, the second-fastest mark all-time, to claim first place in the event for the second time in as many competitions. Meanwhile, Rodriguez finished just behind in second place with a time of 2:47.24, which moved her into fifth place in school history.
Notable Finishes
Men's 800m
2025-26 Indoor Track and Field Top-10 Marks in School History
From the Staff
"Today was about seeing who did the work over the holiday. It was a typical mixed bag. We will introduce a few more back into the lineup in two weeks and compete more people in their true events. There is a lot of work to do still before the ACC Championships, but we had a few good moments today to build off of." - Director of Track & Field and Cross Country John Hayes
Up Next
The Demon Deacons will be back in action in two weeks time for a dual schedule weekend. First, one set of Deacs will compete in the Brant Tolsma Invitational in Lynchburg, Va. from Friday, Jan. 30 to Saturday, Jan. 31. Meanwhile, another set of Demon Deacons will travel to Boston to participate in the John Thomas Terrier Classic on Saturday, Jan. 31.
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Senior Bryce Gilmore led the Demon Deacons in the men's mile as he secured first place in a race that saw Wake Forest claim each of the top five spots overall. The Carlsbad, Calif., native posted a time of 3:59.00 to earn top spot and move into fifth on the all-time list in the men's indoor mile in Wake Forest history.
Fellow senior Paul Specht also recorded a first place result as he clocked a time of 1:49.34 in the men's 800m. With the result, the Sindelfingen, Germany, native now sits seventh in school history in the men's indoor 800m.
Additionally on the men's side, sophomore Max Marino added a time of 1:20.96 to jump into sixth all-time in the men's 600m.
On the women's side, junior Seren Rodgers opened the day of competition by taking home a podium finish in the women's 60m hurdles. The Taunton, England, native crossed the line 8.67 seconds to clinch a third place result. Additionally, Rodgers now ranks fourth in the women's 60m hurdles following her performance.
Finally, sophomore Amy Weybrecht and freshman Victoria Rodgriguez both moved into the top five in school history in the women's 1,000m. Weybrecht finished the race in 2:46.45, the second-fastest mark all-time, to claim first place in the event for the second time in as many competitions. Meanwhile, Rodriguez finished just behind in second place with a time of 2:47.24, which moved her into fifth place in school history.
Notable Finishes
Men's 800m
- Paul Specht - 1:49.34
- Bryce Gilmore - 3:59.00
2025-26 Indoor Track and Field Top-10 Marks in School History
- Men's 400m
- 5th - Ryan Harper (48.21)
- Men's 600m
- 6th - Max Marino (1:20.96)
- Men's 800m
- 7th - Paul Specht (1:49.34)
- Men's Mile
- 5th - Bryce Gilmore (3:59.00)
- Men's 5000m
- 10th - Bryce Gilmore (13:51.24)
- Women's 60m
- 4th - Seren Rodgers (7.86)
- Women's 60m Hurdles
- 4th - Seren Rodgers (8.67)
- Women's 1000m
- 2nd - Amy Weybrecht (2:46:45)
- 4th - Victoria Rodriguez (2:47.24)
- Women's 5000m
- 1st - Angelina Perez (15:41.86)
- Women's Long Jump
- 7th - Seren Rodgers (5.83m)
- Women's Pentathlon
- 6th - Seren Rodgers (3,771 points)
- Women's Triple Jump
- 3rd - Annie Thorkell (12.05m)
From the Staff
"Today was about seeing who did the work over the holiday. It was a typical mixed bag. We will introduce a few more back into the lineup in two weeks and compete more people in their true events. There is a lot of work to do still before the ACC Championships, but we had a few good moments today to build off of." - Director of Track & Field and Cross Country John Hayes
Up Next
The Demon Deacons will be back in action in two weeks time for a dual schedule weekend. First, one set of Deacs will compete in the Brant Tolsma Invitational in Lynchburg, Va. from Friday, Jan. 30 to Saturday, Jan. 31. Meanwhile, another set of Demon Deacons will travel to Boston to participate in the John Thomas Terrier Classic on Saturday, Jan. 31.
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