Bookin-Nosbisch, 4x400 Set School Records En Route to Nationals

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The University of Iowa track and field team wrapped up the NCAA West First Round with six qualifiers advancing to the NCAA Championships. Senior Alli Bookin-Nosbisch and the 4x400 relay punched their tickets to Eugene with school-record-setting performances.

The senior from Ottumwa, Iowa, improved on her previous school record of 2:02.92 during Saturday’s 800-meter quarterfinals. Bookin-Nosbisch finished fourth overall, with two of the top three qualifiers coming from her heat. She clocked a personal-best 2:01.70 to advance to Eugene.

The women’s 4x400-relay team of Alivia Williams, Damaris Mutunga, Olicia Lucas and Chioma Nwachukwu took down a school record and booked a trip to nationals with their 3:26.90 finish. The quartet improved on their previous top-10 mark at Iowa to secure the big Q and a second-place overall finish.

In total, the Hawkeyes have 14 entries heading to Hayward Field June 11–14 for the 2025 NCAA Championships. The 14 qualifying entries are nearly triple what Iowa qualified a season ago, after sending five during the 2024 outdoor season. Multi-event specialists Pauline Bikembo and Abraham Vogelsang qualified prior to the preliminary rounds, as the heptathlon and decathlon are not contested at the regional meet.

“We had an amazing day for the women’s team,” Iowa Director of Track and Field Joey Woody said. “The women’s 4x400 relay was the highlight of the meet as they obliterated the school record by over three seconds. Each leg set the other one up perfectly with every athlete running  huge personal-best splits. Alli (Bookin-Nosbisch) had a terrific race and had a monster kick to break her school record and punch her ticket to Eugene.”

The women’s 4x100 relay of Holly Duax, Alexandria Edison, Alivia Williams and Lia Love clocked an impressive 43.86, finishing 11th overall and securing the second-fastest time in Iowa history. Their finish earned them the big Q and a ticket to nationals.

“Our women’s 4x100 team ran their first time together all season and raced to our second-fastest time in history to finish second in our heat with an auto Q,” Woody said. “I think this group can run much faster in Eugene and give us a chance to make the finals.”

In the women’s 400 meters, freshman Damaris Mutunga continued her outstanding season with an eighth-place overall finish and a trip to Eugene. Mutunga’s personal-best time of 51.57 ranks fourth all-time at Iowa.

In the field events, Maria Arboleda secured eighth place in the high jump, clearing 1.84 meters and earning a spot at nationals. In the triple jump, sophomore Daniela Wamokpego locked in a third-place finish with a mark of 13.67 meters. Teammate Jeanne Le Goff earned a personal best and fourth all-time at Iowa with her jump of 13.17 meters.

Up Next: The Hawkeyes will travel to Eugene, Oregon, June 11-14 to compete in the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships. 

HAWKEYE RESULTS
Women’s 100 Meters Quarterfinals
17. Lia Love - 11.27
22. Holly Duax - 11.41 

Women’s 200 Meters Quarterfinals
16. Lia Love - 23.24
19. Holly Duax - 23.45, PR + 7th at Iowa

Women’s 400 Meters Quarterfinals
8. Damaris Mutunga - 51.57, q, PR + 4th at Iowa

Women’s 800 Meters Quarterfinals
4. Alli Bookin-Nosbisch - 2:01.70, Q, PR + 1st at Iowa

Women’s 4x100 Relay Quarterfinals
11. Holly Duax, Alexandria Edison, Alivia Williams, Lia Love - 43.86, Q, 2nd at Iowa

Women’s 4x400 Relay Quarterfinals
2. Alivia Williams, Damaris Mutunga, Olicia Lucas, Chioma Nwachukwu - 3:26.90, Q, PR + 1st at Iowa

Women’s Triple Jump First Round
3. Daniela Wamokpego - 13.67 meters (44’ 10.25”), q
19. Jeanne Le Goff - 13.17 meters (43’ 2.5”), PR + 4th at Iowa

Women’s High Jump First Round
8. Maria Arboleda - 1.84 meters (6’ 0.5”), q

Women’s Discus First Round
33. Sydnie Smith - 50.87 meters (166’ 10”)