ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Junior Jack DeFeo has earned a bid to the upcoming NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships, announced Friday.

DeFeo will compete in the 400m at the national meet, which will be held May 21-23 at the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex on the campus of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

The junior posted the 14th fastest time in Division III in the 400m with a time of 47.14 at the Liberty League Outdoor Championships, which was a meet and program record.

The 400m prelims are scheduled to take place on Friday, May 22 at 5:05 p.m. (EDT) with the finals scheduled for Saturday, May 23 at 2:20 p.m (EDT).

DeFeo is the first men's athlete to qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Championships since the 2023 season when thrower Matthew Funicelli competed in shot put and hammer throw.