Agur Dwol Crowned SEC Outdoor Women’s Field Athlete of the Year

In a season defined by excellence and evolution, South Carolina’s Agur Dwol stood tall—literally and figuratively—among the SEC’s elite. The rising star in collegiate track and field was officially named the 2025 SEC Outdoor Women’s Field Athlete of the Year, capping off a breakout campaign that established her not only as the conference’s best, but as a growing national force on the NCAA and international scene.

At just 21 years old, Dwol has managed to redefine expectations for what’s possible in the horizontal jumps, elevating both her personal profile and the reputation of the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s track and field program in one breathtaking season.

It wasn’t just one jump, one meet, or one record that set Dwol apart—it was the totality of her dominance. Specializing in the triple jump, Dwol posted a season that was statistically one of the best in SEC history. Her mark of 14.22 meters (46 feet, 7.9 inches) at the SEC Outdoor Championships not only earned her a gold medal but set a new SEC Championship meet record, surpassing a standard that had stood since 2011.

“Agur is the embodiment of hard work and perseverance,” said South Carolina head coach Curtis Frye. “She’s a student of the sport and an incredible competitor. This award is just the beginning of what she’s capable of achieving.”

Dwol also ranked No. 1 nationally in the triple jump throughout much of the 2025 outdoor season, finishing the regular season undefeated in her event. Her performances were not only consistent but clutch—delivering her best marks when the stakes were highest.

While Dwol’s dominance in the triple jump garnered headlines, it’s her versatility that sets her apart from her peers. In addition to her triple jump heroics, she was a top-five SEC performer in the long jump, regularly clearing the 6.40-meter mark (over 21 feet). Few athletes in the NCAA compete at such a high level in both horizontal jump disciplines, and even fewer manage to medal in both at the SEC Championships.

Her long jump performance at SEC Outdoors—6.48 meters (21 feet, 3 inches)—earned her a bronze medal and added crucial team points for the Gamecocks in the conference standings.

“She’s not just a triple jumper,” said assistant coach Delethea Quarles, who oversees South Carolina’s jumpers. “Agur approaches every event with the mindset of a champion. She wants to win every jump, every phase, every inch.

Dwol’s path to stardom hasn’t been linear. Born in Iowa to South Sudanese parents, she began her collegiate career quietly. In her freshman year, she was an intriguing prospect—athletic, raw, and full of potential. But it wasn’t until her sophomore and junior years that she truly began to flourish.

Her breakthrough came during the 2024 indoor season, when she posted personal bests and qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships in the triple jump. That taste of national competition fueled her hunger for more, and she entered the 2025 outdoor season with a renewed sense of focus and belief.

“She knew she could compete with the best,” Frye said. “She took that confidence into the offseason and transformed it into results.”

The transformation was undeniable. Over the course of spring 2025, Dwol improved her triple jump mark by nearly half a meter and added nearly 10 inches to her long jump PR. That kind of progression at the collegiate level is almost unheard of

The SEC Outdoor Championships are among the toughest conference meets in the country, often considered as competitive as the NCAA Championships due to the depth of talent. That reality makes Dwol’s performance in Baton Rouge all the more remarkable.

Facing athletes from powerhouse programs like Florida, LSU, and Arkansas, Dwol didn’t just hold her own—she dominated. Her triple jump victory came on her fifth attempt, a booming 14.22-meter leap that landed nearly a foot beyond the second-place finisher. The crowd gasped. Her competitors stared. And her coaches erupted.

“It was a moment that gave you chills,” Quarles recalled. “She hit that board perfectly, and you could see in the air that it was special. When she landed, we all knew—she had just done something historic.”

With the SEC award now in hand, Dwol’s attention turns to the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, where she will enter as the top seed in the triple jump and a medal contender in the long jump.

If she wins the NCAA triple jump crown, she would become the first South Carolina woman to do so since Shawndrea Jones in 2002. For a program with a proud tradition in women’s track and field, including a national team title in 2002 and numerous Olympians, Dwol’s emergence signals a potential return to national prominence.

“She’s peaking at the right time,” Frye said. “Her confidence is sky-high, her technique is sharp, and she’s focused on the task ahead. She’s ready to go win a national title.”

Despite the accolades, Dwol remains humble. After receiving news of the SEC award, she deflected praise to her teammates and coaches.

“This honor means everything, but I didn’t get here alone,” Dwol said. “My coaches believed in me even when I didn’t fully believe in myself. My teammates pushed me. This is our win, not just mine.”

She’s also known for her maturity and leadership, serving as a vocal presence during team practices and as a calming influence during high-pressure competitions. Whether she’s encouraging a freshman or rallying the team before a big meet, Dwol’s presence is felt beyond the runway.

“She’s the kind of athlete every coach dreams of,” Frye said. “Hard-working, respectful, and driven. And she’s only scratching the surface.”

With the Paris 2024 Olympics in the rearview mirror, all eyes in the track and field world now turn to Los Angeles 2028—and Dwol is emerging as a legitimate Olympic hopeful for Team USA.

Her SEC-winning jump of 14.22 meters would have qualified her for the 2024 Olympic Trials final and placed her within striking distance of the Olympic standard. If she continues her current trajectory, she will likely be a contender for a spot on the 2028 U.S. national team.

“She has the potential to be one of the greats,” Quarles said. “We’re talking about a future Olympian, no question.”

But for now, Dwol remains focused on the present—on finishing the 2025 season strong, helping her team at nationals, and continuing to improve every day.

“I don’t think about the Olympics every day,” she said. “I think about being 1% better than yesterday. If I do that, the rest will take care of itself.

In a program that’s produced legends like Demetria Washington, Tonique Williams-Darling, and Natasha Hastings, Agur Dwol is writing her own chapter in South Carolina’s track and field legacy.

Her SEC Field Athlete of the Year honor is more than a trophy—it’s validation of her journey, recognition of her talent, and a beacon for what’s to come. With one of the most dominant seasons in recent SEC history now behind her and the NCAA Championships looming, Dwol stands poised to not just maintain her greatness, but amplify it.

“She’s a generational talent,” said Frye. “We’re lucky to have her wearing Garnet and Black.”

And as the dust settles on the SEC season, one thing is clear: Agur Dwol is not just an athlete of the year—she’s an athlete for the ages.