JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Toledo women's track and field senior Laura Nicholson wrapped up the 2025 outdoor season at the NCAA East Preliminary Round in Jacksonville, Fla. on Saturday evening.

Nicholson recorded a final time of 4:11.43 in the 1500m quarterfinals round, placing 15^th overall in the event. The top 12 finishers advanced to the NCAA Track and Field National Championship in Eugene, Ore.

The Cork, Ireland native wraps up her collegiate career after breaking over six school records in the indoor and outdoor competition throughout her senior season and earning Mid-American Conference Most Outstanding Performer honors at the 2025 MAC Indoor Track & Field Championships.

Quoting Director of Cross Country/Track & Field Andrea Grove-McDonough
"Unfortunately sports can give you the highest highs but also some real heartbreaks. We did everything we could to overcome a very untimely injury that kept Laura out for the conference championships and less than 100% for this meet… we just ran out of time. I am immensely proud of her, and all she has accomplished in her time as a Rocket. She firmly established herself as one of the best to ever race in the MAC and in a Toledo uniform. I look forward to following along with all the fast racing left in her future. There is simply not enough space in this article for me to express my gratitude for all she has brought to our program."

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NCAA East Preliminary Track & Field Championship
Jacksonville, Fla. | Visit Jax Track at Hodges Stadium
Wednesday, May 28 – Saturday, May 31

Toledo Results
1500m Quarterfinals
15. Laura Nicholson – 4:11.43