Five athletes from the University of Miami track and field team, along with the men’s 4×400 relay squad, have qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships scheduled for March 13–14 at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Ace Malone and Tania Da Silva, both Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) champions, secured their spots in the 400 meters and weight throw events. Kennedy Sauder, who earned an ACC silver medal, will compete in his third NCAA appearance in the high jump. Edgar Campre returns to the heptathlon for a second consecutive year. Natalie Varela is set to make her debut at the championships in the 800 meters.
The men’s 4×400 relay team—consisting of Sean Watkins, George Franks, Dominique Hall and Malone—qualified after breaking the ACC record with a time of 3:04.11.
The NCAA Indoor Championships will be available via live stream on ESPN+.
“Ace Malone and Tania Da Silva qualified in the 400 meters and weight throw, respectively.”
“ACC silver medalist Kennedy Sauder will make his third NCAA appearance in the high jump, while Edgar Campre returns to the national stage for the second consecutive year in the heptathlon.”
“Natalie Varela will make her first NCAA Indoor Championships appearance in the 800 meters.”
“Miami’s men’s 4×400 relay of Sean Watkins, George Franks, Dominique Hall and Malone qualified after setting the ACC record with a time of 3:04.11.”
Below is a summary of scheduled events (all times Eastern):
Friday, March 13
– Heptathlon events begin at noon.
– Men’s 400m Semifinal starts at 7:10 p.m.
– Women’s 800m Semifinal follows at 7:25 p.m.
– Women’s Weight Throw takes place at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 14
– Heptathlon resumes at noon.
– Men’s High Jump is scheduled for 2:45 p.m.
– Men’s 400m Final starts at 6 p.m., followed by Women’s 800m Final at 6:10 p.m.
– The Men’s 4×400 Relay Final concludes events at 7:55 p.m.
