Georgia Bulldogs Crowned 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Outdoor Track and Field National Champions After Historic Team Performance

The Georgia Bulldogs have climbed the mountaintop once again. With grit, grace, and an unrelenting drive to dominate, the University of Georgia women’s track and field team captured the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field National Championship in Eugene, Oregon—cementing themselves as the pinnacle of collegiate athletic achievement. From record-breaking performances to clutch showings in critical events, Georgia’s title run was not just about winning—it was about legacy.

Georgia’s road to glory was anything but easy. The competition was fierce at Hayward Field, where perennial powerhouses like Texas, LSU, and Florida loomed large. But the Bulldogs, led by a versatile and seasoned group of athletes and one of the sharpest coaching staffs in the nation, delivered a performance for the ages. The championship marks the program’s second national title in women’s outdoor track and field, with their first coming in 2018. But this one—this 2025 version—felt like a defining moment, a crowning achievement born of years of recruiting, development, and belief.

The Bulldogs began the championship meet with a confident tone, scoring early points in the heptathlon and long jump. It was clear from the outset that Georgia didn’t come to merely compete—they came to control the meet. Senior standout Kennedy Washington set the pace with a third-place finish in the long jump, registering a personal best of 6.84 meters on her fifth attempt. That single jump not only set the tone for Georgia’s presence on the leaderboard but sparked momentum that carried over to every other discipline.

Perhaps the defining moment of Georgia’s title-winning campaign came in the 100-meter hurdles, where sophomore sensation Alana Fisher stunned the field with a wind-legal 12.48 seconds—shattering the school record and placing second overall in a race that many expected to be dominated by SEC rival hurdlers. Fisher’s performance earned vital team points and became one of the emotional flashpoints of the meet. Her post-race celebration, eyes wide with disbelief and arms stretched to the sky, was a reminder of the youthful fire coursing through Georgia’s roster.

On the track, the Bulldogs were efficient, if not electric. Senior middle-distance runner Bella Torres scored in both the 800 meters and 1500 meters, grinding out two top-five finishes against some of the deepest fields in NCAA history. Torres’ performances were classic examples of composure under pressure. Her ability to hold position and surge when it mattered added critical points that separated Georgia from the chasing pack in the team standings.

Meanwhile, in the field events, Georgia’s throwers were dominant. Junior weight thrower and All-American Tameka Brown delivered one of the most memorable performances of the weekend in the discus, launching a personal-best 64.11 meters to secure first place and ten championship points. Her throw came on her final attempt, under heavy pressure, with Florida closing the gap in the team competition. That moment was emblematic of Georgia’s grit and ability to deliver when it mattered most.

Pole vault also belonged to Georgia, with freshman phenom Riley Dawes clearing 4.50 meters to finish second and announce her arrival on the national stage. For a first-year athlete to contribute so significantly in a national title race is no small feat, and Dawes’ composure in navigating a tense and shifting leaderboard spoke volumes about the team’s preparation and mentality. Georgia’s depth across both the vertical and horizontal jumps allowed them to steadily accumulate points even when they weren’t winning events outright.

But if there was a true star of the meet—someone whose name will be etched in Bulldog lore—it was sprinter and anchor leg queen, Jamila Reed. The junior from Savannah was the heartbeat of Georgia’s 4×100-meter relay team that stunned the field with a come-from-behind victory in a blistering 42.88 seconds. That win didn’t just electrify Hayward Field; it gave Georgia breathing room atop the team standings and delivered a psychological blow to their closest competitors. Reed’s final 100 meters were as poetic as they were powerful, a demonstration of sheer willpower and speed.

Later, she returned to finish third in the individual 200 meters and fourth in the 100 meters—showcasing a stamina and versatility that few athletes can match. In all, Reed contributed 18 points to Georgia’s team total, a stunning individual output that bolstered her credentials as one of the premier sprinters in the NCAA.

Coach Petros Kyprianou, the architect of this championship run, was emotional when interviewed after the title was clinched.

“This group is special,” he said. “They believed in each other from Day 1. They put the work in, they battled through injuries, and they never stopped pushing. This championship belongs to every one of them—from our stars to the athletes who push them every day in practice. Georgia is about family, and today, we stood together as champions.”

Kyprianou’s strategy throughout the season was clear: build a team capable of scoring in every discipline. While many programs focus heavily on sprinting or distance dominance, Georgia’s balance proved key. Their strength in the throws, jumps, hurdles, sprints, and middle distance meant they could withstand blows and bounce back stronger in the next event. Their scoring came from more than ten different athletes—a testament to both individual brilliance and a culture of collective contribution.

As the final event concluded—the 4×400-meter relay, which Georgia ran safely and smartly, placing sixth to lock in the win—the scoreboard told the story: Georgia 74, Florida 69, LSU 66. The Bulldogs had done it. Tears, cheers, and hugs followed. The athletes draped themselves in red and black, took victory laps, and posed beside the team trophy that will now reside back in Athens.

For Georgia fans, the win was more than just another championship. It was a validation of years of commitment to excellence in women’s athletics. It was also a moment of pride for the broader Georgia community, a reason to celebrate beyond football Saturdays and baseball postseason runs. Track and field, often operating in the background, had once again taken center stage—and done so triumphantly.

Several Georgia athletes have already signaled their intentions to return for the 2026 season, sparking hopes of a repeat. But for now, the program will savor every bit of this moment. Championships are never guaranteed, and this one—earned with fire, finesse, and fierce teamwork—will live long in Bulldog memory.

From Eugene to Athens, the message is clear: the Georgia Bulldogs are national champions, and the standard has been set. This team wasn’t just fast, strong, or well-coached—they were complete. And in a sport where every inch, every second, every point matters, Georgia earned every piece of its 2025 title.