Duke Women's DMR Claims Gold, Rowan Earns Silver on Day One at ACC's

Blue Devils log strong opening day at ACC Indoor Championships in Boston

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Duke women's distance medley relay (DMR) team captured the gold medal in a thrilling finish, while sophomore TJ Rowan earned a silver medal in the men's pole vault, highlighting a strong opening day of competition for the Blue Devils at the ACC Indoor Championships in Boston.

Why it matters

The Duke track and field teams put together a solid performance on the first day of the ACC Indoor Championships, setting the stage for continued success over the remainder of the meet. The women's DMR gold medal and Rowan's silver in the pole vault were key highlights, showcasing the depth and talent of the Blue Devils' squads.

The details

The women's DMR team of graduate student Abby Hassman, sophomore Braelyn Baker, senior Lauren Tolbert, and veteran Stephanie Moss edged out NC State by 0.14 seconds to claim the gold medal with a time of 10:52.45. Rowan, a sophomore, cleared 5.25m (17-2.75 feet) to earn the silver medal in the men's pole vault. Other notable performances included All-ACC honors for Christian Toro (6th, men's weight throw), Jette Beermann (5th, women's 5000m), and Valerie Jirak (6th, women's pentathlon).

  • The ACC Indoor Championships are taking place on February 26-27, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The players

Abby Hassman

A graduate student on the Duke women's track and field team.

Braelyn Baker

A sophomore on the Duke women's track and field team.

Lauren Tolbert

A senior on the Duke women's track and field team.

Stephanie Moss

A veteran on the Duke women's track and field team.

TJ Rowan

A sophomore on the Duke men's track and field team who competed in the pole vault.

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What’s next

The ACC Indoor Championships will continue on Friday, February 27, 2026 with the second half of the men's heptathlon, followed by field events and running events.

The takeaway

Duke's strong performance on the opening day of the ACC Indoor Championships, highlighted by the women's DMR gold medal and Rowan's silver in the pole vault, demonstrates the depth and talent of the Blue Devils' track and field programs. The team is well-positioned to build on this success over the remainder of the meet.