Season Preview: 2023-24 Wellesley Track & Field

WELLESLEY, Mass. -- Wellesley College track & field starts the indoor season at the Mary Grinaker Invitational on Saturday, December 2, hosted by Smith College. The link to the team's schedule can be found here.

Fast Facts:

Head Coach: Phil Jennings (10th Season)

Last Season: 6th at NEWMAC Championships

Postseason: T-71st at 2023 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Coach's Outlook:

"I'm excited to build off of the fantastic and balanced culture of last year's team. We really do have a great group that works hard, is incredibly supportive and knows how to enjoy the process." 

The Blue Print:

• The Blue finished 10th in the USTFCCCA Women's Outdoor Track & Field Regional Rankings last season
• Sophomore Ella Whinney (Madison, Wis.) returns after earning All-American honors last year in the 3000m Steeplechase at the 2023 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships
• Juniors Emily Doyle (Mobile, Ala.) and Aoife Fitzgerald (Paxton, Mass.) both qualified for the New England Division III Championship last season
• New Assistant Distance Coach Carolyn Todd joins Coach Jennings' staff
• The New England DIII Indoor Track & Field Championships on Sunday, February 25
• The NEWMAC Track & Field Championships will be hosted by Springfield on Saturday-Sunday, April 27-28