Georgia Wins First NCAA Women’s Track Title

The University of Georgia women's track and field team won their first NCAA outdoor national championship, scoring a school-record 73 points and finishing 26 points ahead of runner-up USC. Standout performances included Aaliyah Butler's victory in the 400 meters and as anchor of the winning 4x400m relay, Dejanea Oakley placing second in the 400m, Elena Kulichenko repeating as high jump champion, and Stephanie Ratcliffe winning the hammer throw. Coach Caryl Smith Gilbert made history as the first female collegiate coach to win NCAA track and field titles at two different schools, having previously led USC. Other Georgia athletes added key points in the 400m hurdles, triple jump, javelin, and shot put. The Bulldogs' victory contributes to Georgia's growing list of national championships across sports in 2025. In the men's competition, USC and Texas A&M were declared co-champions, the first such result since 2013.