Preferred Recruit · Track StandardsSophie Novak · Notre Dame Track & Field
Sophie Novak (Notre Dame) ran 9:24.95 in the 3000m Steeplechase in the 2026 outdoor season, #3 on the NCAA D1 national list. That mark beats the top recruiting level at all 1,104 college programs with 3000m Steeplechase standards on this site.
Season bests
| Season | Event | Mark | National rank | Conference rank | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 outdoor | 1500m | 4:08.90 | #23 | #4 ACC | Raleigh Relays Mar 26, 2026 |
| 2026 outdoor | 3000m Steeplechase | 9:24.95 | #3 | #1 ACC | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 2025 indoor | 800m | 2:07.28 | – | #18 ACC | Notre Dame Invitational (2025 Indoor Track & Field) Jan 25, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | Mile | 4:33.29 | #38 | #10 ACC | Meyo Invitational (2025 Notre Dame Indoor Track & Field) Jan 31, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | 3000m | 8:51.94 | #21 | #6 ACC | ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships Mar 1, 2025 |
| 2025 cross country | 6K | 20:01.1 | #114 | – | NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships November 22, 2025 |
| 2024 outdoor | 1500m | 4:14.13 | #50 | #12 ACC | Wake Forest Invitational Apr 19, 2024 |
| 2024 outdoor | 3000m Steeplechase | 9:40.54 | #7 | #2 ACC | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/05-08/24 |
| 2024 indoor | Mile | 4:38.62 | – | #14 ACC | 2024 Meyo Invitational Feb 2, 2024 |
| 2024 indoor | 3000m | 9:02.35 | #30 | #5 ACC | Badger's Windy City Invite Feb 9, 2024 |
| 2024 cross country | 6K | 21:23.1 | – | – | ACC Cross Country Championships |
| 2023 outdoor | 1500m | 4:21.49 | – | #25 ACC | Jim Freeman Louisville Invitational Apr 14, 2023 |
| 2023 outdoor | 3000m Steeplechase | 9:48.83 | #11 | #3 ACC | ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships May 11, 2023 |
| 2023 indoor | Mile | 4:44.05 | – | – | ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships Feb 23, 2023 |
| 2023 indoor | 3000m | 9:24.63 | – | – | 2023 Meyo Invitational (ND IND TF) Feb 3, 2023 |
| 2022 outdoor | 1500m | 4:28.60 | – | – | Joe Walker Invitational Apr 8, 2022 |
| 2022 outdoor | 3000m Steeplechase | 10:13.97 | #57 | #9 ACC | ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships May 12, 2022 |
| 2022 indoor | Mile | 4:48.36 | – | – | Music City Challenge Feb 11, 2022 |
| 2022 indoor | 3000m | 9:38.83 | – | – | Meyo Invitational Feb 4, 2022 |
How do Sophie's marks compare with college recruiting standards?
Each best mark against every program's levels on this site (Walk-On is the easiest level, the top level is Target or scholarship level).
| Event | Best mark | Meets Walk-On at | Meets top level at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800m | 2:07.28 | 1,079 of 1,136 | 1,052 |
| 1500m | 4:08.90 | 1,135 of 1,135 | 1,135 |
| Mile | 4:33.29 | 17 of 17 | 17 |
| 3000m | 8:51.94 | 40 of 40 | 40 |
| 3000m Steeplechase | 9:24.95 | 1,104 of 1,104 | 1,104 |
Common questions
What is Sophie Novak's best 3000m Steeplechase mark?
9:24.95, set in the 2026 outdoor season (TFRRS performance lists).
How many colleges would a 9:24.95 3000m Steeplechase fit?
All of them: it beats the top recruiting level at all 1,104 college programs with women's 3000m Steeplechase standards on this site.
Related
Source: TFRRS performance lists 2022 to 2026. Marks are each season's best on a national or conference list, so meets without a list mark are not shown. Full results on TFRRS ›