Ally Beneke
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- Height:
- 5-9
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- Hometown:
- Smithville, Tenn.
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- Year:
- Sr.
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- Previous School:
- DeKalb County HS
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- Event:
- High Jump
Bio
Indoor Career Bests
High-Jump: 1.69m “5-6.5” (Ohio Valley Conference Championship- Feb 21-22, 2024)
Outdoor Career Bests
High-Jump: 1.76m “5-9.25” (Catamount Classic- Apr 25-26, 2025)
2026 (Junior - Outdoor): Opened the outdoor season with a victory in the high jump at the UAB Spring Invitational (Mar 27-28), clearing 1.67m (5' 5.75") … Finished 4th in the high jump at the Tennessee Invite (Apr 10-11) after clearing 1.65m (5' 5") … Earned a 3rd place finish in the high jump at the Catamount Classic (Apr 24-25) with a clearance of 1.63m (5' 4.25") … Captured the high jump title at the Outdoor Music City Challenge (May 1-2), clearing 1.68m (5' 6") … Closed the season with a runner-up finish in the high jump at the OVC Outdoor Championships (May 14-16), matching her 1.68m (5' 6") clearance.
2026 (Junior - Indoor): Jumped a height of 1.68m “5’ 6” in the high jump, finishing 3rd at the Vanderbilt Invitational (Jan 16-17) ... Leaped 1.60m “5’ 3”, recording a 7th place finish in the high jump at the UAB Green and Gold Invitational (Feb 6) ... Recorded a 4th place finish in the high jump, leaping a height of 1.66m “5’ 5.25” at the OVC Indoor Championship (Feb 24-25).
2025 (Sophomore - Outdoor): Leaped a height of 1.66m “5’ 5.25” in the high jump, earning 1st at the UAB Spring Invitational (March 28-29) ... Jumped 1.60m “5’ 3” in the high jump, placing 5th at the Tennessee Invite (April 4-5) ... Jumped a career-high height of 1.76m “5’ 9.25” in the high jump, earning 1st at the Catamount Classic (April 25-26) ... Leaped 1.72m “5’ 7.75” in the high jump, earning 2nd at the Outdoor Music City Challenge (May 2-3).
2025 (Sophomore - Indoor): Leaped 1.68m “5’ 6” in the high jump, earning 1st at the UAB Vulcan Invitational (February 7th) ... Jumped 1.60m “5’ 3” in the high jump, finishing 8th at the Ohio Valley Indoor Championships (February 25-26).
2024 (Freshman - Outdoor): Jumped a height of 1.66m “5-5.25” in the high jump, earning 1st at the Lee University Invitational (March 22-23) ... Leaped a height of 1.65m “5-5” in the high jump, finishing 7th at the Tennessee Invite (Apr 5-6) ... Jumped a height of 1.66m “5-5.25” in the high jump, earning 1st at the Catamount Classic (Apr 19-20).
2024 (Freshman - Indoor): Jumped 1.63m “5’ 4.25” in the high jump, earning 3rd at the Commodore Challenge (Jan 12-13) ... Leaped 1.65m “5’ 5” in the high jump, finishing 6th at the Vanderbilt Invitational (Jan 19-20) ... Jumped 1.65m “5’ 5” in the high jump, earning 1st at the Tiger Indoor Invitational (Jan 27) ... Leaped a height of 1.65m “5’ 5” in the high jump, earning 2nd at the Music City Challenge (Feb 9-10) ...Jumped a career-best height of 1.69m “5’ 6.5” in the high jump, earning 2nd at the OVC Indoor Championships (Feb 21-22).
News mentions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field closed out its final Ohio Valley Conference championship meet in impressive fashion, finishing third overall with 113 points at the 2026 OVC Outdoor Track & Field Championship at the Coleman Sports Complex.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field is set for postseason competition as the Golden Eagles travel to Arkansas for the 2026 OVC Outdoor Track & Field Championship, taking place May 14-16 at the Coleman Sports Complex on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field delivered a strong two-day showing at the Music City Challenge, highlighted by a school-record performance and multiple personal bests. “It was an excellent two days in Music City for the Golden Eagles," said Tech head coach Peter Dalton. "There was a lot of energy in the group, and we saw a lot of really exceptional performances. We’re excited about the OVC Championships, and I know we can finish this season off in style.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field returns to action at the Music City Challenge, set for Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2.
CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field continued its strong outdoor season at the Catamount Classic, highlighted by 3 event wins and many personal records.
CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field Continues the Outdoor Season in Cullowhee, N.C. at the Catamount Classic at 9 a.m. CT on Friday, April 24.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field continued its strong outdoor campaign at the Tennessee Invite, posting personal records and multiple top‑five finishes across both days of competition.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.- Tennessee Tech Track & Field Continues The 2026 Outdoor Season at the Tennessee Invitational on Friday, April 10 (2 p.m. CT) and Saturday, April 11 (11 a.m. CT).
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field delivered with Top 5 finishes and personal records at the UAB Spring Invite.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala- Tennessee Tech Track and Field is set to begin the 2026 outdoor season at the UAB Spring Invite in Birmingham on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Tennessee Tech Track & Field opened the OVC Indoor Championships with a strong slate of performances, highlighted by multiple personal records, finals qualifiers, and key points toward the team standings.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Tennessee Tech Track & Field looks to close out its 2026 indoor campaign with a strong performance at the OVC Indoor Championships in Louisville, competing this Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 24–25, beginning at 8 a.m.
Tennessee Tech Track & Field had an impressive showing at the UAB Green & Gold Invite.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala- Tennessee Tech Track & Field Continues The 2026 Indoor Season at the UAB Green and Gold Invitational in Birmingham on Friday, February 6th at 9 a.m.
Indoor Track & Field Makes Solid Debut at Vanderbilt Invitational
The Tennessee Tech Track & Field program kicks off its 2025-2026 campaign with a two-day event on Friday, January 16, at 9:20 AM, and Saturday, January 17, at 9:00 AM, in Nashville at the Vanderbilt Invitational.