While it’s the 100-meter dash that usually is the gauge for determining the “fastest man/woman alive,” that doesn’t mean the 200-meter event is any less important or exciting.

In fact, there won’t even be a 100-meter race at the 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships, where the 60m and 200m will be two of the premier races. 

The event is scheduled for March 14-15 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and as the name suggests, it will include the best of the best from the 2024-2025 indoor collegiate track season. 

Scroll down for all the details about who will be competing in 2025, when the preliminaries and finals will take place and who won in 2024.

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As of March 6, nine defending champions are expected to be back at the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships to put their titles on the line. One is South Carolina's JaMeesia Ford in the 200-meter dash.

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In a recent analysis of the record book, Stan Becton of NCAA.com listed all the records he thinks could be in jeopardy in 2025, including the men’s 200.

The record belongs to Elijah Hall-Thompson, who competed for Houston and posted a time of 20.02 in 2018. 

It took a time of 20.23 (Terrence Jones of Texas Tech) to win the 200 last year, while this year’s front-runner, Makanakaishe Charamba of Auburn, tops the list of this year’s qualifiers with a season-best performance of 20.13.

How Will The 200-Meter Races Be Contested At The 2025 NCAA Division I Indoor Track And Field Championships?

Each of the 200-meter events at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships will take place over two rounds. 

The first will be the preliminaries/semifinals, with each consisting of four four-runner heats using lanes 3-6. Entrants are seeded based on the performances that qualified them for the national meet.

The eight best times overall, after ties are broken, will advance to the final. 

The final will consist of two four-runner heats, with the best time overall taking the title. 

When Will The 200-Meter Races Take Place At The 2025 NCAA Division I Indoor Track And Field Championships?

The women’s 200m semifinals at the 2025 Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships will take place March 14 at 5:02 p.m. Eastern.

The men’s 200m semifinals will happen on March 14 at 8:32 p.m. ET.

The women’s final is set for March 15 at 3:50 p.m. ET, while the men will hit the track at 6:50 p.m.

Who Will Be Competing In The 200-Meter Dash At The 2025 NCAA Division I Indoor Track And Field Championships?

Women’s 200-Meter Dash Semifinals

1. JaMeesia Ford, SO, South Carolina – 22.34
2. Niesha Burgher, SR, UTEP – 22.46
3. Indya Mayberry, FR, TCU – 22.48
4. Jadyn Mays, SR, Oregon – 22.61
5. Dajaz Defrand, JR, USC – 22.62
6. Madison Whyte, SO, USC – 22.73
7. Brianna Howard, SR, Texas Tech – 22.74
8. Taylor Snaer, SO, UCLA – 22.75
9. Kelly Ufodiama, FR, East Carolina – 22.76
10. Adriana Tatum, SR, Arizona State – 22.76
11. Tiriah Kelley, JR, Baylor – 22.77
12. Camryn Dickson, JR, Texas A&M – 22.84
13. Anya Jackson, FR, Arkansas – 22.87
14. Kaila Jackson, JR, Georgia – 22.91
15. Jassani Carter, JR, USC – 22.92
16. Jayla Jamison, SR, South Carolina – 22.96

Men’s 200-Meter Dash Semifinals 

1. Makanakaishe Charamba, SR, Auburn, 20.13
2. Carli Makarawu, JR, Kentucky, 20.20
3. Jaiden Reid, SO, LSU, 20.27
4. Cameron Miller, SR, Purdue, 20.27
5. Jamarion Stubbs, JR, Alabama State, 20.36
6. Johnnie Blockburger, SR, USC, 20.41
7. Demar Francis, SR, Baylor, 20.54
8. Trayvion White-Austin, SR, Arizona, 20.57
9. Max Thomas, JR, USC, 20.60
10. Dario Matau, SR, Auburn, 20.60
11. Kashie Crockett, SR, TCU, 20.62
12. Mason Lawyer, JR, Washington S, 20.63
13. Anthony Greenhow, SR, South Carolina, 20.64
14. Ajani Dwyer, FR, Penn State, 20.65
15. Justin Raines, JR, Grand Canyon, 20.66
16. Kendrick Winfield, SR, Norfolk State, 20.66

Who Won The 200-Meter Races At The 2024 NCAA Division I Indoor Track And Field Championships?

Women

JaMeesia Ford, South Carolina

• JaMeesia Ford, who competes for South Carolina, won the women’s 200 in 2024 with a time of 22.34.
• Ford also was part of the women’s 4x400 championship-winning team in 2024, and her continued success in her debut season with the Gamecocks earned her SEC Freshman Runner of the Year honors for both the indoor and outdoor seasons.
• Because there’s no reason to expect Ford to slow down in 2025, it was announced early this month that she earned a spot on the Pre-Indoor Nationals Bowerman Watch List. 
• Her season-best 200 time of 22.34 has her atop the collegiate rankings heading into the national meet. 

Men

Terrence Jones, Texas Tech

• Bahamian Terrence Jones, who competed for Texas Tech, took home the men’s 200-meter title in 2024 with a time of 20.23 seconds. 
• Jones also won the 60-meter race and helped Texas Tech to the 2024 team title. 

Will Either 2024 Champion In The 200-Meter Dash Be Back To Defend That Title?

Ford, now a sophomore, will be back to defend her title in 2025.

Her season-best time of 22.34 is tops among the 16 qualifiers for the national meet. 

How To Watch The 2025 NCAA Division I Indoor Track And Field Championships

The 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships will take place March 14-15 at the Virginia Beach Sports Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Live coverage will be provided by ESPN+ starting at 9:15 a.m. Eastern on March 14 and 9:30 a.m. EDT on March 15.

Those not able to tune in live can catch the rebroadcast on ESPNU on March 16 at 7 p.m. EDT.

For the entire weekend, FloTrack will be your one-stop shop for breaking news, highlights, results and more, so make sure to pop open that extra tab.

About The Virginia Beach Sports Center

The Virginia Beach Sports Center opened in the fall of 2020 and quickly is becoming a top destination for premier events. 

The 285,000-square-foot facility is located less than a mile from the Atlantic Ocean and steps from the Virginia Beach Convention Center. 

The property includes 12 basketball courts, 24 volleyball courts and an indoor hydraulic track with seating for up to 5,000 guests. There’s plenty up space to meet, warm up and compete in comfort, with easy access to dining, shopping, entertainment and hotels. 

NCAA Indoor Track And Field Championships 2025 Schedule

All Times Eastern

Friday, March 14

Track Events (Combined)

• 3:30 p.m. - Mile Women Semifinal
• 3:48 p.m. - 60 Meters Women Semifinal
• 4 p.m. - 400 Meters Women Semifinal
• 4:20 p.m. - 800 Meters Women Semifinal
• 4:30 p.m. - 60 Hurdles Women Semifinal
• 4:42 p.m. - 5000 Meters Women Final
• 5:02 p.m. - 200 Meters Women Semifinal
• 5:20 p.m. - Distance Medley Relay Women Final
• 7 p.m. - Mile Men Semifinal
• 7:18 p.m. - 60 Meters Men Semifinal
• 7:30 p.m. - 400 Meters Men Semifinal
• 7:50 p.m. - 800 Meters Men Semifinal
• 8 p.m. - 60 Hurdles Men Semifinal
• 8:12 p.m. - 5000 Meters Men Final
• 8:32 p.m. - 200 Meters Men Semifinal
• 8:50 p.m. - Distance Medley Relay Men Final

Field Events (Combined)

• 2 p.m. - Pole Vault Women Final
• 2:15 p.m. - Weight Throw Women Prelim/Final
• 3:30 p.m. - Long Jump Women Prelim/Final
• 6 p.m. - Pole Vault Men Final
• 6:05 p.m. - Weight Throw Men Prelim/Final
• 7 p.m. - Long Jump Men Prelim/Final

Pentathlon

• 9:35 a.m. - 60 Hurdles Women Final
• 10:45 a.m. - High Jump (2 pits) Women Final
• 12:45 p.m. - Shot Put (1 circle) Women Final
• 2 p.m. - Long Jump (2 runways) Women Final
• 3:05 p.m. - 800 Meters Women Final

Heptathlon

• 9:15 a.m. - 60 Meters Men Final
• 9:50 a.m. - Long Jump (2 runways) Men Final
• 11 a.m. - Shot Put (1 circle) Men Final
• 12:45 p.m. - High Jump (2 pits) Men Final
• 2:30 p.m. - 1000 Meters Men Final

Saturday, March 15

Track Events (Combined)

• 3 p.m. - Mile Women Final
• 3:10 p.m. - 60 Meters Women Final
• 3:20 p.m. - 400 Meters Women Final
• 3:30 p.m. - 800 Meters Women Final
• 3:40 p.m. - 60 Hurdles Women Final
• 3:50 p.m. - 200 Meters Women Final
• 4 p.m. - 3000 Meters Women Final
• 4:20 p.m. - 4x400 Relay Women Final
• 6 p.m. - Mile Men Final
• 6:10 p.m. - 60 Meters Men Final
• 6:20 p.m. - 400 Meters Men Final
• 6:30 p.m. - 800 Meters Men Final
• 6:40 p.m. - 60 Hurdles Men Final
• 6:50 p.m. - 200 Meters Men Final
• 7 p.m. - 3000 Meters Men Final
• 7:20 p.m. - 4x400 Relay Men Final

Field Events (Combined)

• Noon - High Jump Women Final
• Noon - High Jump Men Final
• 1:45 p.m. - Shot Put Women Prelim/Final
• 2:20 p.m. - Triple Jump Women Prelim/Final
• 5:00 p.m. - Shot Put Men Prelim/Final
• 5:20 p.m. - Triple Jump Men Prelim/Final

Results For 2025 NCAA Division I Indoor Track And Field Championships

Results and coverage of the 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships will be available here.

What Schools Won The Team Titles At The 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s And Women’s Indoor Track And Field Championships?

The Arkansas women took home the indoor team title in 2024, winning for the second consecutive time and third time in four years.

Texas Tech secured the men’s title in 2024, marking the first team championship for the Red Raiders. 

JaMeesia Ford Wins NCAA Indoor Championships 200m Title, Becomes Fastest Freshman In History

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