Jaiah Hopf Closes Career on Final Day of West Rounds

Wednesday, May 27

Fayetteville, Ark.

DePaul University

NCAA West Preliminary Rounds

Jaiah Hopf Closes Career on Final Day of West Rounds

5/30/2026 10:21:00 PM | TRACK AND FIELD

DePaul great closes collegiate journey in Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – DePaul senior Jaiah Hopf closed her collegiate career on Saturday evening at John McDonnell Field, turning in one of her most consistent performances of the season in the women's triple jump at the NCAA West First Rounds.

Competing in the final meet of her collegiate career, Hopf recorded a mark of 12.83m to finish 34th in the West Region. Entering the competition ranked 41st among the regional field, she climbed seven spots in the standings while matching her season best on the national stage.

Hopf opened with her top mark of the day before following with jumps of 12.76m and 12.77m, giving her three consecutive marks within seven centimeters of one another. A four-time NCAA regional qualifier, three-time BIG EAST triple jump champion, and holder of DePaul's indoor and outdoor triple jump records, Hopf leaves the program as one of the most decorated jumpers in school history.

NCAA West Preliminary Rounds - Day Four
Fayetteville, Ark. – John McDonnell Field
Saturday, May 30

Women's Triple Jump: 34. Jaiah Hopf - 12.83m (=SB)

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