NC State Track and Field Shines at ACC Indoor Championships

Wolfpack athletes bring home multiple gold medals and top finishes

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The NC State track and field team had a strong showing at the ACC Indoor Championships in Boston, with multiple athletes earning gold medals and top finishes. Freshman Sadie Engelhardt won the women's mile, while junior Tyson Adams repeated as the men's long jump champion. The Wolfpack also saw impressive performances in other events, including the women's 3000m and the men's high jump.

Why it matters

The ACC Indoor Championships are a key event for NC State's track and field program, providing an opportunity for the team to compete against top competition from across the conference. Strong showings at this meet can help build momentum and confidence heading into the NCAA Indoor Championships.

The details

At the ACC Indoor Championships, the NC State women's DMR team finished second, just 0.14 seconds behind first-place Duke. Engelhardt then won the women's mile with a time of 4:32.59, narrowly missing her own ACC record. On the men's side, Adams defended his long jump title with a season-best jump of 7.67m. Other top finishers for the Wolfpack included Angelina Napoleon (2nd in women's 3000m), Hannah Gapes (5th in women's 3000m), Ryan John (5th in men's triple jump), Judd Armstrong (5th in men's high jump), and Kyzaiah Stone (8th in men's high jump).

  • The ACC Indoor Championships took place in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • The meet was held on March 1, 2026.

The players

Sadie Engelhardt

A freshman on the NC State track and field team who won the women's mile event at the ACC Indoor Championships.

Tyson Adams

A junior on the NC State track and field team who repeated as the men's long jump champion at the ACC Indoor Championships.

Angelina Napoleon

A junior on the NC State track and field team who finished second in the women's 3000m event at the ACC Indoor Championships.

Hannah Gapes

A junior on the NC State track and field team who finished fifth in the women's 3000m event at the ACC Indoor Championships.

Ryan John

A senior on the NC State track and field team who finished fifth in the men's triple jump event at the ACC Indoor Championships.

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What they’re saying

“Sadie Engelhardt's performance in the mile was really impressive, and it's great to see her building on her success from earlier this season.”

— Brennan Weiss, Sports Reporter (technicianonline.com)

What’s next

The NC State track and field team will now turn its attention to the NCAA Indoor Championships, which will be held in Fayetteville, Arkansas on March 13. The women's DMR team will be a top contender in the field.

The takeaway

NC State's track and field program continues to demonstrate its strength, with multiple athletes delivering standout performances at the highly competitive ACC Indoor Championships. The team's success at this meet bodes well for their chances at the upcoming NCAA Indoor Championships.