The University of Pennsylvania will field four athletes at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, scheduled for June 10-13. Freshman Jessica Oji leads the Quakers, having placed first in the women's shot put with a mark of 18.26m. Senior Lily Murphy will compete in the women's 10,000m, while seniors Ryan Matulonis and Kampton Kam represent the men's team in the 400m hurdles and high jump, respectively.

By the Numbers
  • Jessica Oji holds the Ivy League shot put record with 18.50m.
  • Lily Murphy's qualifying time for the 10,000m is 32:52.30, five minutes faster than her Ivy title-winning time.
  • Ryan Matulonis has run a personal-best of 49.25 in the 400m hurdles.
  • Kampton Kam's best height this season is 2.17m (7' 1.5").
State of Play
  • Oji aims to improve her shot put record after a standout performance in the Ivy League.
  • Murphy seeks to redeem her previous NCAA appearances with a solid finish in the 10,000m.
  • Matulonis looks to build on his hurdles success, while Kam hopes to increase his high jump mark from last year.
What's Next

The Quakers will take to the track starting June 10, with Oji competing in the shot put on June 11, Murphy in the 10,000m the same day, and both Matulonis and Kam in their events on June 12. Performance outcomes may influence their future collegiate or professional careers.

Bottom Line

Penn's athletes are poised to capitalize on their recent successes, showcasing their talent on a national stage. Their performances at the NCAA Championships could alter their trajectories heading into the next season and beyond.