Wingate's Chahid Earns National Title, Two Additional SAC Athletes Earn All-American Status

PITTSBURG, Kan. - Wingate's Hamza Chahid kicked off the 2024 NCAA DII Indoor Track and Field Championship with a national title in the Men's 5000m. Chahid won the event with a time of 13:51.02, marking his third track and field national title. In total, three SAC athletes were named All-Americans for their efforts in the first day of the championship.

Carson-Newman's Kadidja Sangare was named a First Team All-American after finishing eighth in the Women's Long Jump with a 5.93 meter leap. 

Wingate's Valerie Daehler also brought home honors for the Bulldogs, finishing in a tie for 11th in the Women's High Jump. She was named a Second Team All-American after clearing 1.67 meters on Friday. 

The 2024 Indoor Track and Field Championship resumes tomorrow, beginning at 10 a.m. For schedule, results and live stream links, please visit: https://www.ncaa.com/news/trackfield-indoor-women/article/2024-02-27/2024-ncaa-dii-indoor-track-and-field-championships-schedule-results