Cal's Sahaida Primed For NCAA Indoor Championships

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California track & field senior Sahaida will compete at the NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas on March 13-14, marking the first time a female Cal pole vaulter has reached this meet since 2018. Sahaida, ranked 12th nationally, went undefeated in the indoor regular season with four event titles and earned her first all-conference honors with a third-place finish at the ACC Indoor Championships.

Why it matters

Sahaida's qualification for the NCAA Indoor Championships is a significant milestone for the Cal women's pole vault program, which has produced several standout performers over the years but has struggled to send athletes to this premier national event. Her success this season highlights the continued growth and development of the Bears' pole vault group.

The details

Sahaida, a senior from El Dorado Hills, set a new program record of 4.49m (14-8.25) at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic in February, which was the second-best performance of her career. She earned her first all-conference honors with a third-place finish of 4.45m (14-7.25) at the ACC Indoor Championships on Feb. 28.

• Sahaida set a new program record of 4.49m (14-8.25) at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic on February 6.
• Sahaida earned her first all-conference honors with a third-place finish of 4.45m (14-7.25) at the ACC Indoor Championships on February 28.
• The NCAA Indoor Championships will take place on March 13-14 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

What’s next

Sahaida will compete in the women's pole vault final at the NCAA Indoor Championships on Saturday, March 14 at 4 p.m. CT.