Former Duke track star Lauren Hoffman can call herself an Olympian.
Hoffman qualifies for the 400-meter hurdles with the Philippines on Wednesday, booking her first ticket to the Olympic Games in her illustrious career.
The five-year Duke track star specialized in 400m events during her years in Durham (2017-22). She earned her first two All-ACC First Team nominations in 2019, first as an individual in the 400m during the outdoor season before being part of a 4x400m relay during the indoor season.
Her 2021 season remains one of the most decorated campaigns in recent Duke track history. She made the USTFCCCA All-American First Team squad in the outdoor 4x400m relay and the USTFCCCA All-American Second Team in the 400m hurdles, and she won the ACC silver medal and made the All-ACC First Team squad in the latter event.
Hoffman also earned two All-ACC Second Team nominations in the indoor distance medley relay in 2019 and 2020.
SHE’S. AN. OLYMPIAN.
Lauren Hoffman has QUALIFIED FOR THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS in the women’s 400m hurdles! We are SO proud of our Duke alum.!
#LetsGoDuke x #OlympiansMadeHere pic.twitter.com/uVEwZqJ9zH
— Duke Track & Field and Cross Country (@DukeTFXC) July 3, 2024
