TEMPE, Ariz. - Four student-athletes will represent the Sun Devils at the NCAA Indoor Championships, co-hosted by Boston College and the University of Massachusetts Lowell from March 7-9 at The Track at New Balance in Boston, Massachusetts.
Justin Robinson, Gamali Felix, Kaleb Simpson and Jayden Davis will don the Maroon & Gold in search of a national title, as the foursome has qualified for the 4x400 relay owning the fastest time in the nation this spring (3:02.73). Robinson has also qualifed for the Men's 400m, posting the country's fifth-best time this season at 45.30.
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SUN DEVIL SCHEDULE
Friday will mark the official start of championship weekend for the Sun Devils, led by Robinson in the 400m semifinal on March 8 at 2:30 p.m. AZT.
Robinson hopes to qualify for the 400m final, which is currently slated for Saturday, March 9 at 2:20 p.m AZT. The nation's fastest 4x400 relay in Robinson-Felix-Simpson-Davis will look to bring a title back to Tempe later on Saturday, scheduled for 3:20 p.m. AZT.
SPEAK OF THE DEVILS
Robinson, Felix, Simpson, Davis and Dion Miller spoke about their mindset heading into the NCAA Championships, as all relish the opportunity of being the relay to beat heading into the weekend.
Ready for the opportunity in front of us ?? pic.twitter.com/7FgHTc1d8f
— Sun Devil Track and Field/XC (@SunDevilTFXC) March 4, 2024
HOW THEY GOT THERE
The Sun Devils posted the nation's best 4x400 mark at the Tyson Invitational (Feb. 9-10), outlasting the Florida relay by a thrilling .05. It remains the top mark in the nation this spring, as the Sun Devils have cemented themselves as the relay to beat in Boston. They'll be vying for the first 4x400 national title in Indoor team history.
Robinson was a man on a mission at the early February Tyson Invitational. A day before 4x400 race, he won the Men's 400m at 45.30, breaking his own school record by .10. In addition to being the favorite for the relay title, Robinson will also be in contention for his first individual national championship title.Only the start for this group ?? pic.twitter.com/SdHcolL0Iz
— Sun Devil Track and Field/XC (@SunDevilTFXC) February 10, 2024
FASTEST 4x400 RELAYS IN INDOOR TEAM HISTORY
1. Robinson, Felix, Simpson, Davis 2024 3:02.73
2. Robinson, Drayden, Felix, Curry 2023 3:03.09
3. Nwachuku, Brown, Felix, Robinson, 2022, 3:05.68
4. Cleveland, Spann, Collins, Henry, 2014, 3:08.03
5. Ramey, Feagin, Moyer, Maketa 2024 3:09.03
FASTEST 400m DASH IN INDOOR TEAM HISTORY
1. Justin Robinson 2024 45.30
2. Jason Barton 2004 45.56
3. Domenik Peterson 2005 45.82
Lewis Banda 2004 45.82
5. Gamali Felix 2024 45.95
SUN DEVIL MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD INDOOR NCAA CHAMPIONS (8)
The Sun Devils will compete for the first relay national title in indoor school history this weekend Boston. Should they win gold in either the 4x400 or the 400m, it'll mark the third consecutive season they've won an indoor national title, tying the longest stretch in school history (2008-10).
2022: Turner Washington, shot put (21.65m/71-1/2)
2021: Turner Washington, Shot Put (21.36m/70-1)
2013: Jordan Clarke, Shot Put (20.50m/67-3.25)
2012: Jordan Clarke, Shot Put (20.86m/68-5.25)
2012: Mason McHenry, 800 Meters (1:47.87)
2010: Ryan Whiting, Shot Put (21.52m/70-7.25)
2009: Jason Lewis, Weight Throw (22.88m/75-0.75)
2009: Ryan Whiting, Shot Put (20.16m/66-1.75)
2008: Kyle Alcorn, 3,000 Meters (8:00.62)
2008: Ryan Whiting, Shot Put (21.73m/71-3.50)
FOLLOW ALONG
Keep up with the Sun Devils in anticipation of the NCAA Championships via the team's social media account, @SunDevilTFXC, which will be updated regularly with stories, results, news and more.