Women's Indoor Track & Field 1/20/2026 2:14:00 PM

Indoor Track & Field teams put forth statement performance at Coast Guard Academy Winter Invitational #1

Women's Results
Men's Results

The Medgar Evers College Indoor Track & Field program continued its 2026 campaign with another statement performance at the Coast Guard Academy Winter Invitational #1, hosted by the United States Coast Guard Academy. Competing against a strong and diverse field that included University of New Haven, Farmingdale State, Connecticut College, and Westfield State, the Cougars once again proved they belong among top Division II and III programs. Despite the fact that this was an undersized track, Medgar Evers demonstrated exceptional poise, grit, and competitive maturity across all event groups. The Cougars produced an impressive collection of CUNYAC qualifying marks, AARTFC regional qualifiers, school records, personal bests, and all-time program performances, continuing the momentum built earlier in the season.

Quote from Coach Reid:

"This week really tested our fortitude as a team," Reid said. "We had to dig deep—mentally and physically. Some of our student-athletes who put in the work over winter break are starting to see the rewards, while others are still finding their rhythm and working themselves into competitive shape. We've spent a lot of time training the mind as much as the body, and this weekend was a true test of that preparation."

Notable Performer for the Women: Brianna Lindo

Lindo dominated the track events with an elite, multi-event performance. She placed 2nd in the 600 meters (1:53.57) and 2nd in the 55-meter hurdles, where her time of 8.76 earned a CUNYAC qualifier and set a new Medgar Evers College school record. Lindo also earned a CUNYAC qualifier and personal best in the 55 meters (7.75) and contributed to both the 2nd-place DMR and 2nd-place 4x200m relay, the latter earning an AARTFC regional qualifying mark.

In the field events, Lindo delivered an exceptional multi-event performance in the field, placing among the top competitors across four different disciplines. In the high jump, Lindo finished 6th overall, clearing 1.53 meters (5'0.25"), earning a CUNYAC qualifying mark and recording the #3 all-time performance in Medgar Evers College history. She also competed in the long jump, placing 13th with a mark of 4.37 meters (14'1.25").

Lindo placed 10^th in the triple jump, recording a personal best of 9.39 meters (30'9.75"), and continued her success in the throws by placing 15th in the weight throw with a personal-best distance of 9.65 meters (31'8"), which ranks #5 all-time in MEC program history. She rounded out her field performance by competing in the shot put, finishing 20th with a personal best of 7.23 meters (23'8.75"). Lindo's ability to place, set personal bests, and earn program all-time marks across jumps and throws underscores her exceptional versatility and competitive impact.

Additional women's highlights:

Thenica Tompson: Put forth a strong performance in the 55-Meter Dash, placing 4^th (7.75, CUNYAC Qualifier). Additionally, she placed 9^th in the 400-Meter dash event.

Danajah Lawrence: Put forth a strong performance in the 55-Meter Dash, placing 7^th (7.85, CUNYAC Qualifier and PR). Additionally, in the 200-Meter event, she added another CUNYAC qualifier and PR with a converted time of 28.33.

Rinnah Brown: Completed the 200-Meter event in 28.86 (28.14 converted) for a CUNYAC mark, while also adding another conference mark with a 5^th place finish in the 55-Meter hurdles finals.

Kenia Irish-Bramble: Finished 6^th in the 600 Meters with a time of 2:10.57.

Nana Samake: Finished 7^th in the 600 Meters with a time of 2:16.51. She also competed in the 1000 meters, finishing 9th.

Jada Lambert added a PR of 1.33m in the high jump and a PR of 4.40m in the long jump.

The Distance Medley Relay of Lindo, Irish-Bramble, Thompson, and Samake placed 2nd in 15:50.32, ranking #5 all-time in MEC history.

The 4x200m relay of Lindo, Lawrence, Thompson, and Brown also placed 2nd, running 1:50.23, earning an AARTFC regional qualifier and ranking #2 all-time in program history.

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

Reco Griffith continued his strong 2026 campaign with another high-level performance against quality competition. He earned CUNYAC qualifying marks in both sprint events, placing 4th in the 55 meters (6.65) and 2nd in the 200 meters (23.16 / 22.76 converted). Griffith also played a pivotal role on the winning 4x200m relay, which earned an AARTFC regional qualifying mark and now ranks #2 all-time in Medgar Evers College history. His consistency, speed, and leadership were instrumental to the Cougars' success.

Omari Hinds delivered a well-rounded and impactful performance across multiple jumping disciplines. He placed 2nd in the high jump (1.82m) and 5th in the long jump (6.49m), earning CUNYAC qualifying marks in both events. Hinds also competed in the triple jump, recording a distance of 11.45 meters, further demonstrating his versatility and value as a multi-event contributor. His performances were key to Medgar Evers' success in the field events.

Pharell Fowler continued to impress in his rookie campaign, earning CUNYAC qualifiers in both the 55 meters (6.64, 3rd place) and 200 meters (23.77, 5th place). Fowler was also a crucial member of the first-place 4x200m relay, which earned an AARTFC regional qualifying mark and ranks #2 all-time in MEC history. His composure and production in high-pressure situations underscore his rapid development at the collegiate level.

Additional men's highlights:

The 4x200m relay of Leshaun Miller, Griffith, Hinds, and Fowler delivered one of the top performances of the meet, winning in 1:32.98 (1:30.17 converted)—earning an AARTFC regional qualifier and ranking #2 all-time in Medgar Evers College history. The men also captured 1st place in the Distance Medley Relay, finishing in 16:44.22.

Chrisnel Nicolas: Qualified for CUNYS in the 55-Meter hurdles (9.10)

Leshaun Miller: Earned a Personal Best of 7.72 meters in the Shot Put

Next up for the Cougars:

Medgar Evers will return to action next Saturday, as the Cougars will travel to the Springfield College Field House (Springfield, MA) to compete in the Massasoit Classic. Start-times are to-be-announced.

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