There are eight returning DI indoor track and field champions — not including relays — that will have a chance to defend their title at the 2024 NCAA championships in Boston. Here’s a look at who could repeat this year.
Arkansas’ Romaine Beckford | High Jump
Romaine Beckford swept the indoor and outdoor high jump titles at South Florida last year. He has since transferred to Arkansas and hasn’t missed a beat, jumping an NCAA-leading 2.27 meters in 2024.
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Notre Dame’s Jadin O’Brien | Pentathlon
Jadin O’Brien scored 4,512 points to win last year’s pentathlon title and sits fourth nationally in the combined events entering championships. Another big-time performance across five events could give the Fighting Irish star consecutive championships.
Ole Miss’ Jalani Davis | Weight Throw
Jalani Davis is the only woman to surpass 25 meters in the weight throw this year (25.09) after winning the NCAA title in the event last winter. Only two other collegians have thrown farther…
