Isabella Whittaker Shatters American Indoor 400m Record with 49.24 to Win NCAA Title
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Isabella Whittaker, a junior from the University of Arkansas, delivered a record-breaking performance at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday (15), clocking a blistering 49.24 seconds to claim the 400m title at the Virginia Beach Sports Center.
Her time shattered the previous NCAA indoor record of 49.48, set by Britton Wilson in 2023, and moved her to the #2 spot on the world all-time list. Only Femke Bol of the Netherlands has run faster, holding the world record at 49.17 seconds.
Whittaker’s performance cements her as one of the fastest indoor 400m runners in history, setting the stage for a thrilling outdoor season ahead.
Women's 400m Final Results:
| Pos. | Athlete | School | Time | Heat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isabella Whittaker | Arkansas (JR) | 49.24 | 1 (1) | PB, FR, MR, CR, AR |
| 2 | Aaliyah Butler | Georgia (JR) | 49.97 | 2 (1) | |
| 3 | Dejanea Oakley | Georgia (JR) | 51.14 | 2 (2) | |
| 4 | Savannah Sutherland | Michigan (SR) | 51.23 | 2 (3) | PB |
| 5 | Rachel Joseph | Iowa State (JR) | 51.58 | 1 (2) | |
| 6 | Vimbayi Maisvorewa | Auburn (SR) | 51.66 | 2 (4) | |
| 7 | Zaya Akins | South Carolina (SO) | 52.12 | 1 (3) | |
| 8 | Ella Onojuvwevwo | LSU (JR) | 52.18 | 1 (4) |
Oregon Captures 2025 Women's Indoor Track & Field Title:
Oregon dominated the 2025 NCAA Division I Women's Indoor Track & Field Championships, securing the title with two events to spare. The Ducks finished with 55 team points, earning their first national indoor crown since 2017.
Key contributions came from standout performances across multiple events, including a mile victory from Wilma Nielsen and multiple runner-up finishes.
Oregon's Scoring Events:
- 60m – 8 points (Jadyn Mays, 2nd)
- 60m Hurdles – 8 points (Aaliyah McCormick, 2nd)
- 200m – 8 points (Jadyn Mays, 2nd)
- Mile – 15 points (Wilma Nielsen, 1st; Silan Ayyildiz, 4th)
- Distance Medley Relay (DMR) – 8 points (Wilma Nielsen, Ella Clayton, Ella Nelson, Silan Ayyildiz, 2nd)
- Shot Put – 8 points (Jaida Ross, 2nd)
TCU Freshman Indya Mayberry Runs Historic 22.30 to Win NCAA 200m Title:
TCU’s Freshman Indya Mayberry delivered a historic performance at the NCAA Indoor Championships, blazing to a 22.30 in the 200m to claim the national title. Her time makes her the second-fastest American in history, surpassing JaMeesia Ford in a thrilling final.
Women's 60m Dash Final:
Women's 60m Hurdles Final:
Women's 800m Final:
Oregon Captures 2025 Women's Indoor Track & Field Title:
Oregon dominated the 2025 NCAA Division I Women's Indoor Track & Field Championships, securing the title with two events to spare. The Ducks finished with 55 team points, earning their first national indoor crown since 2017.
Key contributions came from standout performances across multiple events, including a mile victory from Wilma Nielsen and multiple runner-up finishes.
Oregon's Scoring Events:
- 60m – 8 points (Jadyn Mays, 2nd)
- 60m Hurdles – 8 points (Aaliyah McCormick, 2nd)
- 200m – 8 points (Jadyn Mays, 2nd)
- Mile – 15 points (Wilma Nielsen, 1st; Silan Ayyildiz, 4th)
- Distance Medley Relay (DMR) – 8 points (Wilma Nielsen, Ella Clayton, Ella Nelson, Silan Ayyildiz, 2nd)
- Shot Put – 8 points (Jaida Ross, 2nd)
