Stanford Athletics celebrated a successful week, highlighted by Alyssa Jones' record-setting performance in the long jump, making her the second national champion in program history. Jones recorded a meet record of 7.06m (23-2) on her first attempt, placing her alongside 1992 champion Jackie Edwards. Juliette Whittaker concluded her collegiate career with a ninth-place finish in the women's 800-meter final, recognized as a 10-time NCAA All-American. The Cardinal finished 24th in the NCAA Championships with a total of 11 points. Additionally, Stanford honored its student-athletes during the annual Athletics Board Awards, celebrating their achievements in a remarkable year.

By the Numbers
  • Alyssa Jones set a new NCAA meet record at 7.06m (23-2).
  • Stanford has now tallied 139 NCAA championships (71 men, 68 women) since 1976-77.
State of Play
  • The Stanford Cardinal finished 24th overall at the NCAA Championships.
  • 58 student-athletes received awards during the annual Athletics Board Awards ceremony.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Stanford's athletics program aims to maintain their competitive edge as they prepare for the upcoming season while celebrating their continued legacy of excellence in sports and academics.

Bottom Line

With a record-setting feat from Alyssa Jones and ongoing success across various sports, Stanford Athletics demonstrates a commitment to excellence that solidifies its place in collegiate sports history.