Men's Outdoor Track & Field 3/23/2026 12:19:00 PM

Medgar Evers' Outdoor Track and Field squads ring in 2026 with strong showing at Army Open this past weekend

Women's Results
Men's Results

The Medgar Evers College Track & Field program opened the 2026 outdoor season with a strong showing at the Army Open, hosted by Army West Point. Competing against Division I and II programs including Fordham, Molloy, Seton Hall, and Army, MEC battled through challenging weather conditions and rose to the occasion. The team displayed poise, depth, and resilience, producing multiple CUNYAC-qualifying marks and personal-best performances.

Quote from Coach Reid

"This meet showed us where we are—and more importantly, where we need to go", Reid said. "Competing against Division I and II programs is always a challenge, but our athletes stepped up and embraced it. They're learning, they're adjusting, and they're beginning to understand what it takes to compete at a high level.

At the same time, we're not satisfied. We have work to do. This group is still developing, still growing into new events and new expectations, and we're not going to settle for just showing up or being competitive. Our standard is to improve every single week.

The effort and mindset are there, and that's what matters most right now. If we stay committed to the process, continue to push each other, and stay disciplined in our preparation, this team has the potential to be very special."

Notable Performer for the Women: Brianna Lindo

Freshman Brianna Lindo delivered a standout all-around performance, making an immediate impact across both track and field. On the track, she captured 1st place in the 400m with a CUNYAC-qualifying time of 59.34 and placed 3rd in the 200m with a personal-best and CUNYAC-qualifying time of 26.34.

In the field, Lindo continued her dominance, placing 5th in the high jump (1.48m), 9th in the long jump (4.80m), and 4th in the triple jump (10.61m)—all CUNYAC-qualifying marks. She also added a 10th-place finish in the hammer (27.58m) and 13th in the discus (18.69m), showcasing her exceptional versatility and competitiveness.

Additional Women's Highlights

Kenia Irish-Bramble placed 10th in the 400m with a time of 1:10.25.

Maritza Argueta secured 6th place in the 800m.

Jada Lambert placed 9th in the triple jump (8.72m) and 12th in the 200m with a personal-best time of 29.73.

Moutiatou Djibring secured 9^th place in the shot put (8.75m) and 6th in the javelin (16.64m).

Jennifer Metra placed 10th in the shot put (6.68m) and 5th in the javelin (19.60m).

Notable Performers for the Men: Matthew Fleming and David Awaye

Freshman David Awaye led the way in the field, placing 8th in the long jump with a mark of 5.03m.

On the track, Matthew Fleming posted solid performances in the sprints, finishing 12th in the 400m (1:04.23) and 14th in the 200m (28.16), continuing to build on his early-season form.

Up Next for the Cougars

Medgar Evers College will continue their 2026 seasons on Saturday, as the Cougars will travel to John G. Hoyt '52 Track & Field Complex in Springfield, Massachusetts to compete in the Yellow Jacket Open. Start-time for the competition is to-be-announced.

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