Men's Outdoor Track & Field 4/7/2026 10:01:00 AM

Outdoor track and field teams show progress, build momentum with sensational showing at Springfield College Outdoor Classic

Women's Results
Men's Results

The Medgar Evers College outdoor track & field program continued its 2026 campaign with a strong showing at the Springfield College Outdoor Classic, hosted by Springfield College. Facing a competitive field of Division II and III programs including Bridgeport, Trinity, University of Maine, Western New England, Vermont State, and UMass Boston, MEC demonstrated poise, depth, and resilience throughout the meet. The team produced multiple CUNYAC qualifiers, AARTFC regional qualifiers, school records, and personal-best performances, signaling continued progress as the season builds momentum.

Quote from Coach Reid:

"We're extremely excited right now as a program", Reid said. "Seeing Reco qualify for the NCAA Championships this early in the season is a testament to the work he's been putting in day in and day out. Nothing about that performance was accidental — he's earned every bit of it, and I'm proud of his discipline and growth. At the same time, what Brianna is doing across the board—breaking both the 100 hurdles and 400 hurdles school records in the same meet—is special. That level of versatility and competitiveness is rare. And then to see Kenia step up and break the steeplechase record shows the continued progression of our distance program. What excites me just as much as the wins and records is the number of personal bests we saw across the board. That tells me the culture is working—people are pushing, people are believing, and it's motivating the entire team to elevate. We're not where we want to be yet, but we're moving in the right direction."

Notable Performer for the Women: Brianna Lindo

Freshman Brianna Lindo delivered another exceptional all-around performance, making a major impact on both the track and in the field. On the track, she captured 1st place in the 400m hurdles with a time of 1:07.07, setting a new Medgar Evers College school record and achieving a CUNYAC qualifying standard. She followed with a 2nd-place finish in the 100m hurdles, clocking 15.00, another school record and an AARTFC regional and CUNYAC qualifying time. Lindo also added a 7th-place finish in the 100m, running 12.79 (12.78 in the prelims), another CUNYAC qualifier.

In the field, Lindo showcased her versatility across multiple events. She placed 5th in the triple jump with a mark of 10.44m, 9th in the high jump clearing 1.48m, and contributed in the throws with a mark of 8.12m in the shot put. She also recorded a personal best of 17.47m in the javelin, further highlighting her ability to compete at a high level across disciplines.

Additional Women's Highlights

Kenia Irish-Bramble broke the Medgar Evers College school record in the steeplechase, placing 3rd overall with a CUNYAC-qualifying time of 14:18.66.

Jada Lambert placed 10th in the 400m hurdles with a personal best of 1:17.93, and qualified for CUNYAC in the high jump with a clearance of 1.38m (14th place).

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

Reco Griffith delivered a historic outdoor debut, dominating the sprint events with a standout double victory. Griffith won the 100m dash in 10.36, currently ranking 4th in NCAA Division III. The performance secured CUNYAC and AARTFC regional qualification while setting a new Medgar Evers College school record. He followed with another first-place finish in the 200m, clocking 21.69, a conference-leading time and additional regional qualifier.

Omari Hinds continued to demonstrate consistency and athleticism. He placed 3rd in the long jump with a mark of 6.63m and 7th in the triple jump with a jump of 12.57m, with both marks meeting CUNYAC qualifying standards. Hinds also qualified in the 200m with a time of 23.15, showcasing his versatility.

Freshman Pharell Fowler also made an immediate impact, finishing 6th in the 100m with a time of 10.95, meeting both CUNYAC and AARTFC regional standards. He followed with a strong 4th-place finish in the 200m, running 22.09, another CUNYAC qualifying performance.

Additional Men's Highlights

Ahmed Toure recorded personal bests in both the 110m hurdles (24.30) and 400m hurdles (1:13.32).

David Chisolm set a personal best in the 1500m, finishing in 5:35.65.

Leshaun Miller recorded personal bests in the 100m (11.34) and 200m (23.32), and added a personal best in the shot put with a mark of 9.34m.

Up next for the Cougars

The Medgar Evers College outdoor track and field teams will return to action this Thursday and Friday, as they'll travel to Newark, Delaware to compete in the Delaware Invitational. Start-times for both days of the meet are to-be-announced.

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