PUEBLO, Colo. — A major spotlight is heading to southern Colorado as Colorado State University Pueblo will host the 2025 NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, set for May 22-24 at the CSU Pueblo ThunderBowl. The NCAA Track and Field Committees made the official participant announcement on Tuesday afternoon, confirming Pueblo as the center stage for national title contention.

Adding to the excitement of hosting, CSU Pueblo will be well represented on their home track with 16 total qualifiers — eight men and eight women — showcasing the strength and depth of the ThunderWolves' nationally recognized program.

Women's Team Qualifiers:

• Helen Braybrook, the cross-country and indoor 800m All-American and national champion, headlines the women's squad as the favorite in the outdoor 800-meter run.

• Jadyn Herron, part of the indoor DMR national title team, will compete in the 1500-meter run.

• Katherine Higgins, an All-American and indoor national runner-up, will make her final appearance for the ThunderWolves in the shot put.

• Leah Keisler, a breakout first-year and DMR indoor national champion, will join Braybrook in the 800-meter prelims.

• Camille Renou, returning to nationals in the 3000-meter steeplechase, punched her ticket with a clutch performance at the CSU Pueblo Last Chance Meet.

• Margot Thomas-Gatel, will join Renou in the steeplechase, marking a French duo in the field.

• Keturah Templeman, fresh off a school-record at the Air Force Last Chance Meet a freshman phenom, qualified in the javelin throw.

• Febe Wessels, a consistent force in the throws, will team up with Higgins in the shot put, forming what may be the nation's best 1-2 punch in the event.

Men's Team Qualifiers:

• Tim Anstett continues his impressive season with a qualification in the 800-meter run.

• Kaleb Beloy returns to nationals in the 3000-meter steeplechase.

• Xavier Freeman, a sophomore standout, qualified in the shot put after a breakout year.

• Freshmen Caleb McLeod and Emil Meggle both earned spots in the 800-meter run, proving the future is bright for the Pack.

• Reece Sharman-Newell, an All-American making a strong transition to longer distances, qualified in the 1500-meter run.

• Jon Sweepe, another emerging distance star, joins Sharman-Newell in the 1500.

• Ian Thomas, the team's elite thrower and school record-breaker, will represent the ThunderWolves in the javelin throw.

All student-athletes reached NCAA provisional standards, with only the top 22 individuals in each event accepted to compete. For CSU-Pueblo, the balance of youth and experience — from decorated veterans like Braybrook and Higgins to newcomers like McLeod and Templeman — promises an exciting home showing.

As the ThunderWolves prepare to compete on their own turf, the stage is set for a thrilling three-day showcase of Division II's best — and CSU Pueblo is ready to make the most of the home-field advantage.