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Megan McGinnis was one of many Blue Devils who stepped up to deliver them their first outright ACC title.
SPORTS | TRACK FIELD

ChronSports' Top 10 of 2023 — No. 6: Duke women's track and field smashes ACC Championship record in first outright team win

As the bow gets tied on 2023, The Chronicle’s sports department is reviewing the biggest storylines in Duke athletics throughout the year. Coming in at No. 6: Duke track and field's women's team exploded in the outdoor season, taking home the program's first outright ACC Championship title by a record margin.


Former head coach Mike Elko looks on from the sideline during Duke's loss to Virginia.
SPORTS | FOOTBALL

ChronSports Top 10 of 2023 — No. 7: Mike Elko leaves Duke football for Texas A&M, causing widespread fallout on transfers, coaches

As the bow gets tied on 2023, The Chronicle’s sports department is reviewing the biggest storylines in Duke athletics throughout the year. Coming in at No. 7: After two years at the helm and a notable shift in the tone surrounding Duke football, former head coach Mike Elko made the late-night switch to Texas A&M.


Duke students hoist hand-crafted signs in front of the College GameDay cameras.
SPORTS | FOOTBALL

ChronSports' Top 10 of 2023 — No. 9: After Duke football's undefeated start, school hosts first-ever appearance from ESPN College GameDay

As the bow gets tied on 2023, The Chronicle’s sports department is reviewing the biggest storylines in Duke athletics throughout the year. Coming in at No. 9: After a 4-0 start and a No. 17 ranking in the AP Poll, Duke football was selected to host the program's first-ever appearance from ESPN College GameDay.