DURHAM, NC — The Duke University women’s track and field team has closed out its 2025 outdoor campaign in spectacular fashion, with four Blue Devils earning All-American honors, a testament to their hard work, talent, and dominance on the national stage.
The announcement came shortly after the NCAA Outdoor Championships wrapped, sending waves of pride through the Duke athletics community. The honors not only highlight individual excellence but also mark one of the program’s most successful seasons in recent memory.
Among the standout performers:
- Jasmine Taylor (Sprints) blazed her way into the finals and set a new school record in the 200m.
- Lauren Okafor (Throws) launched her shot put into All-American territory with a personal best.
- Erica Mendes (Distance) stunned the field with a top-5 finish in the 5,000m, showcasing grit and elite endurance.
- Camryn Bell (Pole Vault) soared to new heights, literally, finishing among the top vaulters in the nation.
This quartet not only brought home national recognition, but they also helped elevate Duke’s program to new heights in the fiercely competitive ACC and NCAA landscape.
Head Coach Shawn Wilkins praised the athletes:
“This is a proud moment for our program. These young women gave everything they had, and their efforts speak volumes about the future of Duke Track & Field.”
As the season ends, the message is clear — Duke Women’s Track is no longer building a legacy, they’re living it. With youth, talent, and momentum on their side, the Blue Devils are already eyeing bigger things for 2026.
Stay tuned — because this team is just getting started.
