EUGENE, Ore. – The University of Notre Dame Track and Field team will have three representatives in Eugene at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship: Obiora Okeke (shot put), Amaya Aramini (10,000m) and Sophie Novak (3000m Steeplechase).
The Road to Eugene
Obiora Okeke punched his ticket to Eugene with a fourth-place finish in the shot put with a throw of 19.32m (63’ 4¾”). Okeke’s season-best throw propelled him to the 2026 NCAA Track and Field National Championships for Shot Put.
Amaya Aramini punched her ticket to Eugene, finishing sixth with a time of 32:54.71 in the 10,000m. It was a fast race, with the winning time setting a new facility record in Lexington, Kentucky.
Sophie Novak punched her ticket to Eugene as she won her heat in the 3000m Steeplechase and placed third overall with a time of 9:42.68. She has the second fastest time in t
Wednesday, June 10
- 7:10 PM PT- Men’s Shot Put
Obiora Okeke
Thursday, June 11
- 5:38 PM PT – Women’s 3,000m Steeplechase Semifinal
Sophie Novak
- 7:56 PM PT- Women’s 10,000m Run-FINAL
Amaya Aramini
Saturday, June 13
- 5:24 PM PT – Women’s 3,000m Steeplechase-Final