Wabash Freshman DeBello Advances to 400m Finals at NCAA Championships

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Wabash College freshman Brock DeBello advanced to Saturday's finals in the 400-meter dash at the 2026 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships in Birmingham, Alabama. Teammate Quinn Sholar also competed on the opening day of the national meet, placing 17th in the weight throw.

Why it matters

DeBello's qualification for the 400m finals guarantees him First Team All-America honors, a significant achievement for a freshman competing at the NCAA Division III national championship. Wabash's track and field program has a strong tradition, and DeBello's performance helps continue that legacy.

The details

DeBello finished the first of five preliminary heats in 47.94 seconds, ranking fifth among the 20 competitors and earning a spot in Saturday's championship final. Sholar competed in the weight throw, placing 17th with a top mark of 17.06 meters (55 feet, 11.75 inches). Sholar, a senior, is also scheduled to compete in the shot put on Saturday.

• DeBello's 400m preliminary heat took place on Friday afternoon.
• The 400m final is scheduled for 5:35 p.m. on Saturday.
• Sholar's weight throw competition was on Friday.
• Sholar's shot put competition is scheduled for noon on Saturday.

What’s next

DeBello will compete in the 400-meter final on Saturday at 5:35 p.m., where he will look to secure an NCAA Division III championship title. Sholar will also return to competition on Saturday, taking part in the shot put event beginning at noon.