Clemson DMR Squad to Compete in ASICS Last Chance Invitational

Five ACC teams and South Carolina will face off in the 4000m distance medley relay event.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Clemson's women's track and field team has entered a distance medley relay (DMR) squad to compete in the ASICS Last Chance Invitational on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The DMR team consists of Gladys Chepngetich, Shanque Williams, Shanael Clarke Giddings, and Nancy Cherop. They will face off against teams from Virginia, North Carolina, Wake Forest, NC State, Duke, and South Carolina in the 4000m DMR event.

Why it matters

The ASICS Last Chance Invitational provides Clemson's DMR squad a final opportunity to qualify for the upcoming NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships. Competing against top ACC rivals and in-state foe South Carolina will add an extra layer of excitement and motivation for the Tigers.

The details

The 4000m DMR event is scheduled for 4:35 p.m. on Saturday. Fans can follow the live results online and watch the webcast of the meet. Clemson's DMR team features a strong lineup of distance runners, including Gladys Chepngetich, Shanque Williams, Shanael Clarke Giddings, and Nancy Cherop.

  • The ASICS Last Chance Invitational will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • The 4000m DMR event is scheduled for 4:35 p.m.

The players

Gladys Chepngetich

A member of Clemson's women's track and field team and part of the school's DMR squad competing in the ASICS Last Chance Invitational.

Shanque Williams

A member of Clemson's women's track and field team and part of the school's DMR squad competing in the ASICS Last Chance Invitational.

Shanael Clarke Giddings

A member of Clemson's women's track and field team and part of the school's DMR squad competing in the ASICS Last Chance Invitational.

Nancy Cherop

A member of Clemson's women's track and field team and part of the school's DMR squad competing in the ASICS Last Chance Invitational.

JDL Fast Track

The venue hosting the ASICS Last Chance Invitational in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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What’s next

The top finishers in the 4000m DMR event at the ASICS Last Chance Invitational will have the opportunity to qualify for the upcoming NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships.

The takeaway

Clemson's women's track and field team is sending a strong DMR squad to the ASICS Last Chance Invitational, providing them a final chance to secure a spot in the NCAA Indoor Championships and compete against some of their top ACC rivals.