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Duke Track & Field Welcomes Kenyetta Iyevbele to Coaching Staff
7/26/2024 2:32:00 PM | Cross Country, Track & Field
DURHAM – Duke Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Shawn Wilbourn announced Friday afternoon the addition of Kenyetta Iyevbele to the coaching staff as an assistant track & field and cross country coach. Iyevbele joins the Blue Devils following a two-year stint as the Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach at the University of Delaware.
"I am excited to announce that Kenyetta Iyevbele will be joining our team as an assistant track & field and cross country coach," said Wilbourn. "Coach Iyevbele has an impressive background as a coach and athlete, and she is someone who has the ability to build strong relationships with her student-athletes. As a professional runner, Kenyetta competed professionally for the HOKA NJNY Track Club where she was a multiple time Olympic Trials qualifier. As an undergrad, Kenyetta competed for NC State and was an All-American in the 800m while running for the Wolfpack. To be clear, I am absolutely thrilled that Kenyetta will be joining our staff and assisting Coach Jermyn with our distance runners."
Iyevbele took over the reins of the Blue Hen track and field program in September of 2022, after serving as an assistant coach during the 2021-22 season. During her three seasons in Newark, Delaware, Iyevbele guided the track and field team to a runner-up finish at the 2022 CAA Outdoor Championships and helped qualify six athletes to the NCAA East Preliminaries including a program-best five qualifiers in 2023. Additionally, under her guidance, Megan Albamonti captured her third consecutive CAA gold medal in the javelin, garnered CAA Field Athlete of the Year status and advanced to the NCAA Outdoor Championships for the first time in her career, earning USTFCCCA All-America Second Team honors.
"I am excited and honored to join Duke University's track & field and cross country program," said Iyevbele. "I am eager to work with such a talented group of student-athletes and contribute to the ongoing tradition of excellence at Duke. The privilege of coaching back in my home state is something special that I'll treasure for a lifetime. Let's get it. Go Blue Devils!"
Prior to her time at Delaware, Iyevbele spent time (2020-21; 2015-16) as the volunteer assistant coach at her alma mater, NC State University, where she worked alongside two-time United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year, Laurie Henes. Iyevbele helped Henes guide the 2021 women's cross country squad to the first NCAA Championship in program history, in addition to capturing the 2021 NCAA Southeast Regional and ACC crowns.
From 2017-2019, Iyevbele served as head track & field and cross country coach at The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., where she was responsible for developing and implementing training and strength and conditioning programs for jumps, sprints, middle-distance and long-distance athletes.
A standout middle distance athlete, Iyevbele enjoyed much success during her time with the Wolfpack. The eight-time NCAA qualifier earned All-America honors in cross country (6K) and track & field (indoor/outdoor 800m, DMR) and graduated as the school record holder in the indoor and outdoor 800m events – the latter currently still standing. Additionally, she qualified for the 800-meter event at the 2015 U.S. Olympic Trials and captured titles in the 800m at both the 2011 Pan American and U.S. Outdoor Track & Field Junior Championships.
Iyevbele graduated from NC State in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils cross country and track & field, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeTFXC."
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In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
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"I am excited to announce that Kenyetta Iyevbele will be joining our team as an assistant track & field and cross country coach," said Wilbourn. "Coach Iyevbele has an impressive background as a coach and athlete, and she is someone who has the ability to build strong relationships with her student-athletes. As a professional runner, Kenyetta competed professionally for the HOKA NJNY Track Club where she was a multiple time Olympic Trials qualifier. As an undergrad, Kenyetta competed for NC State and was an All-American in the 800m while running for the Wolfpack. To be clear, I am absolutely thrilled that Kenyetta will be joining our staff and assisting Coach Jermyn with our distance runners."
Iyevbele took over the reins of the Blue Hen track and field program in September of 2022, after serving as an assistant coach during the 2021-22 season. During her three seasons in Newark, Delaware, Iyevbele guided the track and field team to a runner-up finish at the 2022 CAA Outdoor Championships and helped qualify six athletes to the NCAA East Preliminaries including a program-best five qualifiers in 2023. Additionally, under her guidance, Megan Albamonti captured her third consecutive CAA gold medal in the javelin, garnered CAA Field Athlete of the Year status and advanced to the NCAA Outdoor Championships for the first time in her career, earning USTFCCCA All-America Second Team honors.
"I am excited and honored to join Duke University's track & field and cross country program," said Iyevbele. "I am eager to work with such a talented group of student-athletes and contribute to the ongoing tradition of excellence at Duke. The privilege of coaching back in my home state is something special that I'll treasure for a lifetime. Let's get it. Go Blue Devils!"
Prior to her time at Delaware, Iyevbele spent time (2020-21; 2015-16) as the volunteer assistant coach at her alma mater, NC State University, where she worked alongside two-time United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year, Laurie Henes. Iyevbele helped Henes guide the 2021 women's cross country squad to the first NCAA Championship in program history, in addition to capturing the 2021 NCAA Southeast Regional and ACC crowns.
From 2017-2019, Iyevbele served as head track & field and cross country coach at The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., where she was responsible for developing and implementing training and strength and conditioning programs for jumps, sprints, middle-distance and long-distance athletes.
A standout middle distance athlete, Iyevbele enjoyed much success during her time with the Wolfpack. The eight-time NCAA qualifier earned All-America honors in cross country (6K) and track & field (indoor/outdoor 800m, DMR) and graduated as the school record holder in the indoor and outdoor 800m events – the latter currently still standing. Additionally, she qualified for the 800-meter event at the 2015 U.S. Olympic Trials and captured titles in the 800m at both the 2011 Pan American and U.S. Outdoor Track & Field Junior Championships.
Iyevbele graduated from NC State in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils cross country and track & field, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeTFXC."
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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