Baker, Reinhart Secure Bids to NCAA Outdoor Championships

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Duke track and field program pushed it's NCAA Outdoor Championship qualifier total to seven on Thursday as senior Dana Baker and graduate student Michaela Reinhart secured their spots for the national meet via strong outings in the 10,000m and javelin, respectively, on the first day of women's action at the NCAA East Regional.

Reinhart continued her outstanding season with a phenomenal 10,000m race. The Louisville, Ky., native secured her spot to Eugene with a run of 34:21.45, which was the third-fastest among the field.

Baker ended the day on a high for the Blue Devils with a clutch performance in the javelin. The senior made her last throw her best, launching the…