By: Hunter McKay
EUGENE, Ore. – Kali Terza and
Emma Sullivan competed on day two of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday at Hayward Field.
Terza landed a toss of 64.98m (213'2") to finish 13th. That finish earned her Second Team All-America honors. Her finish was the highest by an Owl in this event at the NCAA Championships.
In the 800m semifinal, Sullivan ran a time of 2:05.71 to finish in 19th place. That time ranks sixth in program history. That finish earned her All-America Honorable Mention honors.
Quotables
Director of Track and Field Cale McDaniel
On Kali Terza
"It was not the result we were looking for, but we are always so proud of Kali and how she competes and prepares. We will be back, and she will only be better with this experience. Kali will always continue to leave her mark; she is a special woman."
On the 2024-25 season
"It is humbling to work with and for so many people who want to see our program succeed and reach new heights. I am so proud to lead this group of student-athletes and represent our awesome university. The Owls will always be taking steps to get stronger in the future. A huge thank you to everyone involved and a really unforgettable year! Hooty Hoo!"
Assistant Coach Adam Bray
Firstly,
Emma Sullivan had a fantastic year! To make it to this level is something very special! I thought she raced well, and unfortunately she didn't quite have enough to advance to the final at the end. However, this was the fastest women's 800m in NCAA history. I genuinely believe that she belongs at this level. She now knows what it takes and I am extremely excited to see her continue to take her career to the next level. We are all really proud of her and what she has done for this program. Congrats to Emma and all the Owls that competed this season on a great year! More to come from us next year!
The NCAA Track and Field Championships mark the conclusion of 2024-25 NCAA season. Four Owls will compete at the United States U20 Championships on June 19-20 at Hayward Field. The U.S Outdoor Championships will be held July 31 - August 5. The World University Games are set for July 16-27 in muliple cities in Europe.
