LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Notre Dame Track and Field team completed the first day of action for the 2026 NCAA East First Round.
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. Okeke will have one more chance to compete in another event in Eugene, the discus, on Friday.
Reed Cherry set a personal best in the 800m with a time of 1:46.68. He placed 24th but just missed the cut to move to the 800m quarterfinals.
Results
Men’s Hammer
22. Benjamin Pable-63.52m (208’ 5”)
43. Obiora Okeke- 59.05m (193’ 8”)
Men’s Javelin
47. Chris White- 57.02m (187’ 1”)
Men’s Shot Put
4. Obiora Okeke-19.32m (63’ 4¾”) SB
38. Zach Petko- 17.18m (56’ 4½”)
Men’s 800m
24. Reed Cherry- 1:46.68
43. Matthew Smith- 1:49.62