DePaul University track and field representatives excelled at national competitions across the U.S. and Germany from July 23-26. Noelle Malkamaki ('24) secured her fifth consecutive national title in the F46 shot put at the USATF Outdoor Championships, tossing 12.79m. Alumni Darius Brown ('25) advanced to the semifinals of the 110m hurdles, while Olivia Borowiak ('24) placed eighth in the 10,000m final. Meanwhile, at the German National Championships, Helen Baumgarten competed in the 100m hurdles semifinal, and Nadja Moll ('26) raced in the 400m semifinal. Both represented DePaul with notable performances.

By the Numbers
  • Noelle Malkamaki achieved a throw of 12.79m to win her fifth consecutive title.
  • Darius Brown recorded a time of 13.54 in the 110m hurdles, finishing 13th overall.
  • Olivia Borowiak timed 34:26.20 in the 10,000m final, finishing eighth.
  • Helen Baumgarten finished fourth in her heat with a time of 13.49 in the 100m hurdles.
Yes, But

While individual performances were strong, several competitors missed advancing to finals, indicating areas for improvement. Darius Brown and Helen Baumgarten's placements suggest increasing competitiveness at national levels.

State of Play
  • Noelle Malkamaki maintained her unbeaten streak at Para Nationals since 2022.
  • Darius Brown demonstrates upward mobility in talent, improving his standing from last year.
  • In Germany, both Baumgarten and Moll finished just shy of progressing to finals, highlighting their potential for future competitions.
What's Next

Up next, DePaul athletes will look to build on their recent performances as they prepare for upcoming collegiate meets. Continued participation in national events will help fine-tune skills ahead of the next academic season.

Bottom Line

DePaul track and field showcased exceptional talent with significant achievements at national championships, signaling strong future potential while also indicating the need for better outcomes in some events.