The Wake Forest freshman finished with a time of 1:51.14. The Hamilton, Ontatio native became the Deacs' second All-American in the event.

Robert Heppenstall took second place in his national semifinal heat in the 800m to qualify for Friday's final.

Robert Heppenstall will run in the men's 800m and Jessie Merckle will compete in the women's javelin at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore. this week.
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Robert Heppenstall qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 800m as six Deacs competed the NCAA East Preliminaries on Friday.
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Jessie Merckle earned a spot in June's NCAA Outdoor Championships in the javelin, while Robert Heppenstall and Simon Holden advanced to the national quarterfinal in the men's 800m.
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Ten Demon Deacons will compete in the NCAA East Preliminaries in Jacksonville, Fla. this week.
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Freshman Robert Heppenstall became the school's first-ever ACC champion in the 800m.

Fifty-eight Wake Forest student-athletes received their undergraduate degrees on Monday morning at the annual Commencement Ceremony.

Robert Heppenstall, one of 10 Demon Deacons to garner All-ACC status at the meet, captured the men's 800m title on Sunday.
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Jessie Merckle won the women's javelin title for the third time, while Alexander Krall and John Maurins also picked up All-ACC honors.
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