Men's Indoor Track & Field 1/12/2026 2:15:00 PM

Indoor track and field teams put forth sensational, confidence-building performances at Wesleyan Invitational

Women's Results
Men's Results

The Medgar Evers College Indoor Track & Field program opened calendar year 2026 with a strong and confident showing at the Wesleyan Winter Invitational, hosted by Wesleyan University. Competing against a deep and competitive field that included top Division II and III programs such as the University of New Haven, UMass Dartmouth, Connecticut College, and Bates College, the Cougars wasted no time re-establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Despite the post-holiday timing of the meet, MEC demonstrated exceptional poise, grit, and competitive maturity across all event groups. The team produced an impressive collection of CUNYAC qualifying marks, AARTFC regional qualifiers, school records, personal bests, and all-time program performances.

Quote from Coach Reid:

"This meet showed exactly who we Medgar Evers College is as a track and field program—tough, resilient, and ready to compete," Reis said. "Coming off the holiday break, our student-athletes didn't just show up. They performed, set records, qualified, and supported one another. This is the standard we're building toward in 2026."

Notable Performer for the Women: Brianna Lindo

Brianna Lindo turned in a dominant and versatile performance on the track, highlighted by a 3rd-place finish in the 60-meter hurdles, where she ran 9.38 to earn CUNYAC and AARTFC qualifying marks while setting a new Medgar Evers College school record. She also placed 4th in the 60 meters, clocking 8.30 to earn a CUNYAC qualifier and personal best, and followed up with a strong showing in the 200 meters, finishing 8th in 27.77 (27.35 converted) to secure yet another CUNYAC qualifying mark. Lindo's consistency across sprint and hurdle events, combined with her record-breaking performance, made her the clear leader of the Medgar Evers women's track contingent and one of the top performers of the meet.

In the field events, Lindo showcased rare versatility and competitive consistency across multiple disciplines. In the high jump, she cleared 1.45 meters (4'9") to earn a CUNYAC qualifying mark, placing among the top competitors in a strong Division II and III field. She also competed in the long jump, recording a mark of 4.30 meters (14'1.25"), demonstrating technical proficiency and athletic range. Lindo's most impactful field performance came in the weight throw, where she recorded a personal best of 9.11 meters (29'10.75"), a mark that ranks #5 all-time in Medgar Evers College program history. Her ability to qualify, set personal and program benchmarks, and contribute meaningfully across jumping and throwing events in a single meet underscores her elite adaptability and competitive value. Lindo's performance firmly establishes her as one of the conference's most dynamic field athletes this week.

Additional women's highlights:

Danajah Lawrence registered an 8.45 PR (11th) in the 60-Meter Dash, while recording a PR in the 200 meters, clocking 29.61 (29.16 converted).

Rinnah Brown notched a personal best of 8.62 in the 60-Meter Dash, and added a CUNYAC mark of her own with a 10.24 performance in the 60-Meter Hurdles

Kenia Irish-Bramble also contributed points in the high jump with a clearance of 1.20m.

The women's 4x800 relay of Argueta, Kenia Irish-Bramble, Lambert, and Nana Samake ran 13:00.92, good for No. 2 all-time in MEC program history.

Notable Performers for the men: Reco Griffith, Omari Hinds, and Pharrell Fowler:

Reco Griffith delivered a veteran-level performance to open the 2026 indoor season, establishing himself as one of the premier sprinters in the conference. Griffith captured 1st place in the 60 meters with a time of 6.99, earning both CUNYAC and AARTFC regional qualifying marks against a strong Division II and III field. He followed that with a 2nd-place finish in the 200 meters, clocking 23.07 (22.67 converted) to secure another CUNYAC qualifier. His consistency, competitive poise, and ability to perform and improve under pressure were instrumental in setting the tone for Medgar Evers College's success this week.

Omari Hinds delivered one of the most complete and impactful field performances of the week across the CUNYAC. He headlined the competition with a historic clearance of 1.95 meters (6'4.75") in the high jump, earning CUNYAC and AARTFC regional qualifying marks, setting a new Medgar Evers College school record, and recording a personal best—all against strong Division II and III competition. Hinds also earned a CUNYAC qualifier in the long jump, finishing 11th with a mark of 6.09 meters (19'11.75"), and competed in the triple jump, where he placed 12th with a distance of 11.08 meters (36'4.25").

Pharell Fowler continued his strong collegiate start with a versatile and productive weekend, making an immediate and emphatic impact. Fowler finished 2nd in the 60 meters with a CUNYAC-qualifying personal best of 7.10, then followed up with a 3rd-place finish in the 200 meters, posting a converted time of 22.76 that ranks #5 all-time in Medgar Evers College history. He also competed in the 400 meters, demonstrating range and composure beyond his experience level. Fowler's breakout performance signals a bright future and establishes him as one of the conference's top first-year athletes.

Additional men's highlights:

Leshaun Miller finished 3^rd in the 60-Meter with a personal-best time of 7:15, while also recording a PR in the 200-Meter Dash. Finally, Miller added a personal-best in the shot put competition.

David Awaye recorded a PR time of 7.91 in the 60-Meter dash, while also recording a PR in the 200-Meter Dash.

Jahiem Johnson earned a strong 4^th-place finish in the 200-Meter Dash, while also qualifying for CUNYAC in the 400 meters.

David Chisolm posted a personal best in the 600 meters (1:48.28).

Zachary Bussey competed in both the 800 meters (6th) and 3000 meters, setting a PR in the latter.

Chrisnel Nicolas earned a CUNYAC qualifier in the 60 hurdles (9.70) and later contributed to the men's 4x800 relay, which ran 11:58.80 – No. 3 all-time in program history alongside Bussey, Chisholm, and Matthew Fleming. Additionally, Nicolas performed well in the pole vault (3.25m, CUNYAC qualifier).

Michael Ortega was sensational in the weight throw (11.51m, CUNYAC, #4 all-time MEC).

Ahmed Toure recorded a personal-best in the weight throw event

Next up for the Cougars:

The Cougars will return to action on Saturday, January 17, as the indoor track and field teams travel to the Gregory Field House in New London, CT to compete in the Coast Guard Academy Winter Invitational. Start-times are to-be-announced.

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