LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Notre Dame Track and Field team completed day four of action for the 2026 NCAA East First Round. Saturday marked the last day of competition in Lexington. Next up will be the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships, June 10-13 in Eugene, Oregon. Notre Dame will have three representatives in Eugene: Obiora Okeke (shot put), Amaya Aramini (10,000m) and Sophie Novak (3000m Steeplechase).
Sophie Novak punched her ticket to Eugene as she won her heat and placed third overall with a time of 9:42.68. Novak will be in action again in Eugene in the 3000m Steeplechase semifinal race.
Rosie Murcharsky put together a strong effort with a time of 10:03.81, placing 14th, just two away from the top 12 cut to Eugene.
Reese Sanders set a personal best time of 57.31 in the 400m hurdles, placing 16th.
Gretchen Farley finished 22nd in the 1,500m with a time of 4:19.32
Women’s 1,500m
22. Gretchen Farley-4:19.32
Women’s 400mH
16. Reese Sanders- 57.31 (PB)
Women’s 3,000m Steeplechase
3. Sophie Novak-9:42.68 Q
14. Rosie Mucharsky-10:03.81
Women’s 5,000m
32. Isabel Allori-16:14.16
41. Reagan Riley-16:31.49