JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Duke track & field program had another successful day in Jacksonville, Fla., at the NCAA East Preliminary Round Friday, advancing three Blue Devils to the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore., next month. The three qualifiers push Duke’s total to five so far, with others looking to qualify Saturday.
Senior Anima Banks punched her ticket to Eugene in the women’s 800 with a dominant display, clocking the fastest time among the field with a 2:02.49. That time ranks as the second-fastest time in Duke history, trailing Cydney Ross’ record by only 0.