The Fighting Irish track and field team hosted the 2024 Notre Dame Invitational, with the men’s team securing five first-place performances, including notable wins by Blake Kusky, Michael Shoaf, Jack Ahart, Daelen Ackley, and CJ Singleton. Meanwhile, the women’s team excelled with eight first-place finishes, showcasing impressive victories by Michelle Quinn, Jadin O’Brien, Olivia Fabry, Ellis Weekley, Jordyn Borsch, Claire Sievern, and Ericka VanderLende.

By the Numbers
  • Blake Kusky won the weight throw with a distance of 19.17m
  • Michael Shoaf took first in the shot put with a throw of 18.53m
  • Jack Ahart won the 400m with a time of 47.60
  • Daelen Ackley won the 800m with a time of 1:49.31
  • CJ Singleton ran a 7:53.90 in the 3000m
  • Michelle Quinn won the 60m and 200m races, with a personal record of 24.54 in the 200m
  • Jadin O’Brien won the shot put with a distance of 14.79m
  • Olivia Fabry won the pole vault event with a height of 3.60m
State of Play
  • The men’s team finished with notable performances, setting the stage for the upcoming Meyo Invitational
  • The women’s team displayed exceptional talent, signaling a promising season ahead
What's Next

The Fighting Irish will host the Meyo Invitational on February 2 and 3, building on the momentum from the Notre Dame Invitational.

Bottom Line

The Fighting Irish track and field team's strong performance at the Notre Dame Invitational sets a promising tone for the season, with notable individual achievements laying the groundwork for future success at the Meyo Invitational.