Duke's Track Stars Ready for NCAA Indoor Championships Finale
As the NCAA Indoor Championships approach, all eyes are on Duke's junior pole vaulter Gemma Tutton and the women's 4x400m relay team, eager to finish the indoor season with a bang. The action unfolds this weekend at the Randal Tyson Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with the meet set for March 13-14.
Key Events to Watch:
Tutton, alongside Duke's talented relay team-comprising sophomores Braelyn Baker and Maya Collins, and seniors Julia Jackson and Lauren Tolbert-will compete on Saturday, March 14. The women's pole vault final kicks off at 5 p.m.
ET, followed by the 4x400m relay at 7:40 p.m. ET.
Path to the Championships:
Gemma Tutton clinched her nationals spot with an impressive first-place finish at the JDL ASICS Last Chance Invitational. The Lewes, UK native soared to a personal best of 4.52m (14-10 feet), securing her position as No. 2 on Duke's all-time list.
Meanwhile, the 4x400m relay team earned their championship berth with a standout performance at the Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational. Jackson, Baker, Collins, and Tolbert clocked a season-best 3:30.35, breaking the ACC record previously held by Florida State in 2025. This time also slashed over a second off their own school record from just a week earlier.
As the Blue Devils gear up for the 2026 outdoor season, they plan to reveal their full competition schedule on Monday, March 16. With momentum on their side, Duke's athletes are poised for a strong finish indoors and are eager to carry that energy into the outdoor season.