Vanderbilt Track Stars Earn All-American Honors

Janie Ford, Marta Sivina, and Falon Spearman shine at NCAA Indoor Championships

Mar. 14, 2026 at 3:03am

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Vanderbilt track and field had a standout performance at the NCAA Indoor Championships, with three athletes earning All-American honors. Janie Ford placed fourth in the pentathlon, Marta Sivina finished eighth, and Falon Spearman was a second-team honoree in the 60-meter hurdles.

Why it matters

This impressive showing by the Vanderbilt track team highlights the program's continued growth and development, with multiple athletes reaching new personal bests and program records. The All-American accolades will raise the profile of the Commodores' track and field program and provide momentum heading into the outdoor season.

The details

Ford compiled 4,405 points in the pentathlon to earn a fourth-place finish, resetting the program record she had set two weeks earlier at the SEC Championships. Sivina amassed 4,261 points to finish eighth and earn a spot on the podium, with personal bests in the long jump and 800 meters. Spearman registered a time of 8.16 seconds to place 13th in the 60-meter hurdles.

  • The NCAA Indoor Championships took place on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • Vanderbilt will kick off their outdoor season on March 20, 2026 at the Hampton Inn River City Relays in Jacksonville, Florida.

The players

Janie Ford

A Vanderbilt multi-event athlete who earned first-team All-America honors with a fourth-place finish in the pentathlon, resetting the program record she had set two weeks earlier.

Marta Sivina

A Vanderbilt multi-event athlete who earned first-team All-America honors with an eighth-place finish in the pentathlon, setting personal bests in the long jump and 800 meters.

Falon Spearman

A Vanderbilt track athlete who earned second-team All-America honors with a 13th-place finish in the 60-meter hurdles.

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What’s next

The Commodores will kick off their outdoor season on March 20, 2026 at the Hampton Inn River City Relays in Jacksonville, Florida.

The takeaway

Vanderbilt's track and field program continues to make strides, with multiple athletes earning prestigious All-American honors at the NCAA Indoor Championships. This performance sets the stage for an exciting outdoor season as the Commodores look to build on their success.