After two days of inclement weather and three days of intense competition at the George C. Griffin Track & Field Facility in Atlanta, Georgia, the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships concluded, leaving spectators in awe of the remarkable performances and memorable moments that unfolded.
In a historic moment for the Virginia Cavaliers, they clinched the men’s track and field championship title for the first time in the program’s history. With a total of 107 points, they edged out their in-state rivals, the Virginia Tech Hokies, by a mere 4.67 points. Notably, North Carolina secured the third position with 102 points, followed by Florida State and Miami, taking the fourth and fifth places, respectively.
On the women’s front, Duke University celebrated back-to-back victories, reaffirming their dominance in ACC women’s track and field. With an impressive tally of 133 points, they secured the championship title once again. Clemson trailed closely behind, finishing as the runner-up with 118.5 points. Notre Dame and Virginia shared the third spot, each accumulating 74 points, while Florida State claimed the fifth position with 68 points.
Individual athletes showcased outstanding performances throughout the championships, with several earning prestigious accolades. Dejaz DeFrand of Florida State stood out as the Women’s Track Most Valuable Performer, clinching gold medals in the 100-meter dash, 200 meter dash, and contributing to the 4×100-meter relay. On the men’s side, Virginia Tech’s Judson Lincoln IV emerged as the Men’s Track Most Valuable Performer, securing victories in the 200-meter dash and 400-meter dash, among others.
Noteworthy achievements include Jeremiah Davis of Florida State winning his third consecutive Outdoor Track and Field Most Valuable Performer award, Ilse Steigenga of Pitt being named the Women’s Field Most Valuable Performer, and Jayden Ulrich of Louisville setting a record in the discus throw.
Among the exhilarating events, Duke’s women’s 4×100-meter relay team clinched their first-ever ACC title, while Virginia’s Margot Appleton defended her title in the women’s 1,500-meter run. Moreover, meet records continued to tumble, with notable performances by athletes like North Carolina’s Ethan Strand and Notre Dame’s Olivia Markezich.
The championships concluded on a high note with a heartwarming moment as Virginia Tech’s 4×400-meter relay team, led by Judson Lincoln IV, gave long-time head coach Dave Cianelli’s a win to take into retirement.
Individual Performances:
- Dejaz DeFrand of Florida State and Judson Lincoln IV of Virginia Tech were named Women’s and Men’s Track Most Valuable Performers, respectively.
- Jeremiah Davis of Florida State won his third consecutive Outdoor Track and Field Most Valuable Performer award.
- Ilse Steigenga of Pitt and Jayden Ulrich of Louisville were named Women’s and Men’s Field Most Valuable Performers, respectively.
- Jayden Ulrich set a new ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships record in the discus throw.
- Virginia Tech’s Lincoln IV broke the ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships record in the 400-meter dash.
Notable Events:
- Duke’s women’s 4×100-meter relay team secured their first-ever ACC title in the event.
- Virginia’s Margot Appleton defended her title in the women’s 1,500-meter run.
- Clemson’s Gladys Chepngetich won the 800-meter run, becoming the Tigers’ first women’s champion in the event since 2021.
- Duke’s Lauren Tolbert set a personal best in the 400-meter dash.
- Notre Dame’s Olivia Markezich set a meet record in the women’s 5000-meter run.
- Duke’s women’s 4×400-meter relay team claimed victory with a come-from-behind finish.
- North Carolina’s Parker Wolfe set a meet record in the men’s 1,500-meter run.
Final Moments:
- Virginia Tech’s 4×400-meter relay team, led by Judson Lincoln IV, won in a storybook ending for head coach Dave Cianelli’s ACC career.
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Thursday Event Winners |
Friday Event Winners |
Saturday Event Winners |
| Women’s 10000m Run | Women’s 3000m Steeplechase | Women’s Discus Throw |
| Amaris Tyynismaa, NC State, 33:42.57 | Sophie Novak, Notre Dame, 9:48.00 | Jayden Ulrich, Louisville, 61.31m (201-1) |
| Men’s 10000m Run | Women’s Pole Vault | Men’s Discus Throw |
| Parker Wolfe, North Carolina, 29:15.12 | Gemma Tutton, Duke, 4.37m (14-4) | Milton Ingraham, Miami, 61.32m (201-2) |
| Women’s Hammer Throw | Men’s Long Jump | Women’s High Jump |
| Marie Forbes, Clemson, 67.03m (219-11) | Jeremiah Davis, Florida State, 7.97m (26-1.75) | Madison Schmidt, Notre Dame, 1.82m (5-11.5) |
| Men’s Hammer Throw | Men’s Shot Put | Men’s High Jump |
| Aimar Palma Simo, Duke, 69.78m (228-11) | Courtney Lawrence, Clemson, 19.75m (64-9.75) | Aidan Clark, Virginia Tech, 2.20m (7-2.5) |
| Women’s Javelin Throw | Men’s Javelin | Women’s Triple Jump |
| Deisiane Teixeira, Miami, 55.74m (182-10) | Devoux Deysel, Miami, 70.49m (231-3) | Victoria Gorlova, Virginia Tech, 13.27m (43-6.5) |
| Men’s Pole Vault | Men’s Decathlon | Men’s Triple Jump |
| Simen Guttormsen, Duke, 5.65m (18-6.5) | Edgar Campre, Miami, 7,661 points | Jeremiah Davis, Florida State, 16.71m (54-10) |
| Women’s Long Jump | Women’s 4×100-meter Relay | |
| Victoria Gorlova, Virginia Tech, 6.32m (20-9) | Duke, 43.59
Mia Edim, Abby Geiser, Halle Bieber, Maddy Doane |
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| Women’s Shot Put | Men’s 4×100-meter Relay | |
| Jayden Ulrich, Louisville, 17.95m (58-10.75) | Florida State, 39.49
Keyshaun Black, Ismael Kone, Alex Collier, Jaiden Rollins |
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| Women’s Heptathlon | Women’s 1500-meter | |
| Ilse Steigenga, Pitt, 5,637 points | Margot Appleton, Virginia, 4:11.04 | |
| Men’s 3000m Steeplechase | Men’s 1500-meter | |
| Nathan Mountain, Virginia, 8:30.05*
* – ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships Record |
Ethan Strand, North Carolina, 3:40.43 | |
| Women’s 110-meter Hurdles | ||
| Oneka Wilson, Clemson, 12.87 | ||
| Men’s 110-meter Hurdles | ||
| Tyson Williams, Florida State, 13.62 | ||
| Women’s 400-meter | ||
| Lauren Tolbert, Duke, 52.00 | ||
| Men’s 400-meter | ||
| Judson Lincoln IV, Virginia Tech, 44.60*
*- ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships Record |
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| Women’s 100-meter | ||
| Dajaz DeFrand, 11.08, Florida State | ||
| Men’s 100-meter | ||
| Ismael Kone, Florida State, 10.25 | ||
| Women’s 800-meter | ||
| Gladys Chepngetich, Clemson, 2:02.88 | ||
| Men’s 800-meter | ||
| Tarees Rhoden, Clemson, 1:45.97 | ||
| Women’s 400-meter Hurdles | ||
| Skyla Wilson, Duke, 56.05 | ||
| Men’s 400-meter Hurdles | ||
| Craig Saddler II, North Carolina, 49.82 | ||
| Women’s 200-meter | ||
| Dajaz DeFrand, Florida State, 22.49 | ||
| Men’s 200-meter | ||
| Judson Lincoln IV, Virginia Tech, 20.51 |
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| Women’s 5000-meter | ||
| Olivia Markezich, Notre Dame, 15:23.14*
*- ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships Record |
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| Men’s 5000-meter | ||
| Parker Wolfe, North Carolina, 13:19.38*
*- ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships Record |
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| Women’s 4×400-meter Relay | ||
| Duke, 3:31.76
Maddy Doane, Megan McGinnis, Meredith Sims, Lauren Tolbert |
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| Men’s 4×400-meter Relay | ||
| Virginia Tech, 3:03.53 Kennedy Harrison, Kahleje Tillmon, Nick Plant, Judson Lincoln IV |
| Records Broken:Final Team Standings (Men) | Final Team Standings (Women) |
| 1 – Virginia 107 | 1 – Duke, 133 |
| 2 – Virginia Tech 102.33 | 2 – Clemson, 118.5 |
| 3 – North Carolina 102 | T-3 – Notre Dame, 74 |
| 4 – Florida State 95 | T-3 – Virginia, 74 |
| 5 – Miami 83 | 5 – Florida State, 68 |
| 6 – Clemson 77.33 | 6 – Miami, 66 |
| 7 – Duke 70.33 | 7 – Virginia Tech, 63 |
| 8 – Pitt 37 | 8 – Louisville, 42 |
| 9 – Notre Dame 35 | 9 – NC State, 39.5 |
| T-10 – Syracuse 30 | T-10 – Pitt, 37 |
| T-10 – Wake Forest 30 | T-10 – Wake Forest, 37 |
| 12 – Louisville | 12 – Georgia Tech, 23 |
| 13 – NC State 13 | 13 – North Carolina, 19 |
| 14 – Georgia Tech 12 | 14 – Syracuse, 18 |
| 15 – Boston College 5 | 15 – Boston College, 6 |