Virginia Tech Track and Field Sends 10 Qualifiers to 2024 NCAA Championships
The Virginia Tech track and field program will send 10 student-athletes to the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, held June 5–8 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The Hokies secured their spots by finishing among the top 12 in their respective events at the NCAA East Preliminary Round in Lexington, Kentucky, according to the official Virginia Tech Athletics release.
Who is representing Virginia Tech in Eugene?
The Hokies’ contingent features a mix of veteran talent and emerging stars competing across field and track events. According to NCAA championship qualifying data, the group includes:
- Chauncey Chambers: Triple Jump
- Ethan Edgeworth: 10,000 meters
- Declan Rymer: 1,500 meters
- Viktor Morozov: Triple Jump
- Tobia Bokuli: 400-meter hurdles
- Kenna Stimmel: Pole Vault
- Journey Gurley: Pole Vault
- Chloe Royce: Heptathlon
- Sara Killinen: Hammer Throw
- Rebecca Mammen: Discus
The qualifiers successfully navigated the East Preliminary Round, where the top 12 finishers from each site—East and West—advance to the final championship meet in Oregon.
Why the NCAA Championships at Hayward Field matter
Hayward Field is widely considered the premier track and field venue in the United States. Following a massive renovation completed in 2020, the facility hosts elite collegiate and professional competitions, including the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. For athletes like those from Virginia Tech, competing at this venue represents the pinnacle of the collegiate season. According to NCAA championship protocols, the meet serves as the definitive test of the nation’s best collegiate talent, with All-America honors awarded to the top eight finishers in each event.
Performance context and expectations
The Hokies’ 10-athlete roster reflects the program’s consistent ability to produce qualifiers in technical events. A comparison of the qualifying field shows that Virginia Tech remains competitive in jump and throw disciplines, which have historically been strongholds for the program.
| Category | Key Hokie Qualifiers |
|---|---|
| Jumps/Vault | Chambers, Morozov, Stimmel, Gurley |
| Throws | Killinen, Mammen |
| Track/Combined | Edgeworth, Rymer, Bokuli, Royce |
What happens next for the Hokies?
The athletes will now finalize their preparation under the direction of the Virginia Tech coaching staff before traveling to Eugene. The event schedule begins Wednesday, June 5, with semifinals for track events and finals for several field events. Fans can track live results and heat sheets through the official NCAA championship portal as the Hokies compete for podium finishes and All-America status.