Men's Indoor Track & Field 3/2/2026 1:45:00 AM

The Beat Goes On: Medgar Evers Indoor Track & Field teams dominate CUNYAC Championship meet to secure third consecutive titles

Men's Results
Women's Results

For the third consecutive season, the Medgar Evers men's and women's indoor track and field teams reached the top of the CUNYAC mountain top, winning the conference championships in thrilling fashion on Sunday evening at the Nike Track & Field Center at the Armory in New York, NY.

When the meets were in the books, Cougars Head Coach Hugh Reid, who now has won 31 championships within the CUNY Athletic Conference (17 with CCNY, eight with Medgar Evers College, and six with Lehman) reflected on what was an incredible night in the history of the institution's indoor track and field program.

Quote from Coach Reid:

"I am so proud and honored to have coached both the Medgar Evers College men's and women's programs to CUNYAC indoor titles for the third consecutive season," Reid said. "Entering this 2025-2026 campaign as the two-time defending champions, we knew that there would be a tremendous amount of pressure on us, and that winning again would take an incredible amount of work, but all season, these student-athletes were up to the task, working diligently to improve each week. Throughout the course of the season, these student-athletes set CUNYAC records, shattering Medgar Evers marks, set countless PR's, and took our programs to new heights. We continue to build a legacy of excellence through hard work, determination, focus, and ultimately, winning. I know we will all cherish these accomplishments for the rest of our lives."

Men's Meet

The Cougars' men's squad captured nine out of 15 events to finish with 169 points on the evening. Hunter totaled 114 points to finish runner-up, while CCNY slotted third with 103. Lehman (77) and York (10) rounded out the field.

Sophomore sensation Omari Hinds was named the championship's Most Valuable Performer. The veteran dominated the jumping events, securing gold in the triple jump (12.61m), long jump (6.39m) and high jump (1.80m) while also being part of the Cougars' winning 4x400 relay (3:43.07).

Senior Chrisnel Nicolas claimed first place in the 60-meter hurdles (9.76) and the pole vault (3.30m). He placed second in the high jump (1.65m) and was third in the long jump (5.63m).

Reco Griffith was first in the 60-meter dash (6.91) and the 200 (21.96), and Michael Ortega was victorious in the shot put (11.91m).

Women's Meet

Medgar Evers, finished with 168 points to outdistance runner-up Hunter, which compiled 150. CCNY placed third with 114 points, with Lehman (22) and York (1) rounding out the field.

Newcomer Brianna Lindo earned points for the Cougars in 10 events, earning 2025-26 CUNY Athletic Conference Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship Most Valuable Performer honors. Lindo took home gold in four individual events, taking first in the triple jump (10.91m), the long jump (5.01m), the 60m hurdles (9.27) and the high jump (1.50m), which she tied with Hunter's Daria Niebrzydowski. She was also part of the Cougars' winning DMR squad (14:36.46).

In addition, Lindo earned silver in the weight throw (11.05m) and the 200 (26.51) while coming in third in the 60 meter dash (8.22) and the 800 (2:36.68). She rounded out her performance with a sixth place finish in the shot put (8.68m).

Veteran Rinnah Brown scored in five different events for the Cougars, earning seven points in the 60 meter hurdles (2^nd place finish, 10.18), and six points apiece in the long jump (3^rd place, 4.72 meters) and triple jump (3^rd place, 9.89 meters).

Nana Samake was exceptional in another championship showing for multi-sport athlete, as she scored in four events. She ran a leg on the Cougars' winning 4000 DMR relay squad (along with Kenia Irish-Bramble, Jada Lambert, and Lindo), while also earning points in the 3000m (3^rd place, 12:47.03), the mile (4^th place, 6:20.05), and the 800m (4^th place, 2:48.71).

Up Next for the Cougars

Fresh off of their championships, the Medgar Evers indoor track and field teams will return to action on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, as the Cougars will showcase their talents at the AARTFC Indoor Championships at the Nike Track & Field Center at the Armory. Start-times for both days of competition are to-be-announced.

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