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Sophie Novak Shines in Steeplechase
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- Jun 14, 2026
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- 101
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Summary
Sophie Novak just smashed the national stage again, finishing second in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the NCAA championships with a blistering 9:26.53—her best-ever national placement. Leading most of the race through seven and a half punishing laps full of hurdles and water jumps, she held off a late surge from BYU’s Taylor Lovell to claim the runner-up spot, while still crushing third place. A two-time ACC champ and former All-American, Novak’s personal best was the nation’s fastest until Lovell’s win. Strategic use of her redshirt year paid off in spades. And while Novak stole the spotlight, Notre Dame’s other athletes also delivered strong showings across the board. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d8048d1a85d83da5