WashU Women's Track and Field Wins 7th Straight UAA Indoor Title

Bears dominate with 6 first-place finishes, set UAA records

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Washington University in St. Louis women's track and field team won its seventh consecutive University Athletic Association (UAA) Indoor Track & Field championship on March 2, outscoring the second-place University of Chicago by over 50 points. The Bears were led by six first-place finishes, including UAA record-breaking performances in the distance medley relay and 4x400-meter relay.

Why it matters

WashU's women's track and field team has established itself as the dominant force in the UAA, winning the indoor title every year since 2018. This continued success highlights the program's ability to recruit and develop top talent, as well as the team's commitment to excellence year after year.

The details

The WashU women scored 186.5 points, far outdistancing the University of Chicago's 129.5 points. The Bears won six individual events, including sweeps of the 60-meter and 800-meter races. Sophomore Lucinda Laughlin won the 3000-meter race, while senior Jenae Bothe captured her second straight UAA indoor shot put title. On the men's side, WashU finished fourth, led by UAA records in the 4x400-meter relay and pole vault.

  • The WashU women's track and field team won its seventh consecutive UAA Indoor Track & Field championship on March 2, 2026.
  • The Bears' women's distance medley relay team broke the UAA record by three seconds at this year's meet.

The players

WashU Women's Track and Field Team

The Washington University in St. Louis women's track and field team, which has won the UAA Indoor Track & Field championship for seven consecutive years dating back to 2018.

University of Chicago

The University of Chicago women's track and field team, which finished second to WashU at the 2026 UAA Indoor Track & Field championship.

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What’s next

The Bears will turn their attention to NCAA qualifiers at Wartburg University this weekend, their final meet before the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships in Birmingham, Alabama on March 13-14. After finishing second at last year's NCAA indoor nationals, the team's dominant UAA performance suggests they are ready to compete for a national title.

The takeaway

WashU's women's track and field team has established itself as the premier program in the UAA, winning seven consecutive indoor conference championships. This sustained excellence is a testament to the team's ability to recruit top talent, develop their athletes, and maintain a winning culture year after year.