DePaul Track and Field Shines at Meyo Invitational

Blue Demons capture titles, set records at annual indoor meet

Jan. 31, 2026 at 9:55pm

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The DePaul track and field team closed out competition at the Meyo Invitational on Saturday with a strong performance, capturing several event titles and setting new school records. Highlights included Daniel Fasasi's victory in the men's 400m Championship, a meet-winning time in the men's 4x400m relay, and Katelyn Welsh breaking her own pole vault record for the fourth time this season.

Why it matters

The Meyo Invitational is a key early-season meet for DePaul, providing an opportunity for the team to measure its progress and identify areas for improvement ahead of the indoor conference championships. The Blue Demons' success at the event signals that the team is on the right track and that the training regimen is paying dividends.

The details

Fasasi's time of 46.62 in the 400m was a massive personal best and currently ranks 21st nationally in the NCAA. He also anchored the victorious men's 4x400m relay team. On the women's side, Aisha Kazeem won the 60m hurdles with a personal-best time of 8.54, and Sade Miller lowered her own school record in the 60m dash. In the field events, Isaiah Hopf claimed the men's triple jump title, Jaiah Hopf won the women's triple jump, and Katelyn Welsh broke her own pole vault record.

  • The Meyo Invitational took place on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Loftus Sports Center in South Bend, Indiana.

The players

Daniel Fasasi

A DePaul track and field athlete who won the men's 400m Championship with a time of 46.62, a massive personal best that currently ranks 21st nationally in the NCAA.

Dave Dopek

The Director of Cross Country/Track and Field at DePaul, who holds the school record in the men's 400m that Fasasi came close to breaking.

Aisha Kazeem

A DePaul track and field athlete who won the women's 60m hurdles with a personal-best time of 8.54.

Sade Miller

A DePaul track and field athlete who placed second in the women's 60m dash, lowering her own school record.

Katelyn Welsh

A DePaul track and field athlete who broke her own school record in the women's pole vault for the fourth time this season.

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What they’re saying

“This is a sign that the team continues to move in the right direction and that the training is working. With our event groups on different training paths, it makes sense that some had a great meet while others continue preparing for their time to shine. Right now, the training and reps are most important as we look toward the indoor conference meet.”

— Dave Dopek, Director of Cross Country/Track and Field (depaulbluedemons.com)

What’s next

The Blue Demons will look to build on their strong performances at the Meyo Invitational as they prepare for the upcoming indoor conference championships.

The takeaway

DePaul's track and field program continues to make strides, with several athletes delivering standout performances and setting new school records at the Meyo Invitational. This success signals that the team's training regimen is paying off and that they are well-positioned to contend for titles at the indoor conference meet.