With the 2026 NCAA outdoor track and field season winding down as Colorado-based colleges and universities prepare for postseason action, here is a recap of the top competitors at each school.

Here are the sites for the national championships:

• Division I  – June 10-13 at Hayward Field, Eugene, Ore.
• Division II – May 21-23 at Welsch Stadium, Emporia, Kan.
• Division III – May 21-23 at Veterans’ Memorial Field Sports Complex, La Crosse, Wisc.

The Adams State Grizzlies are defined by national leaders in distance and a growing presence in the sprints and field events. As of early May 2026, the team has several athletes ranked among the best in NCAA Division II.

Top Men’s Performers

• Romain Legendre (Distance): Legendre is currently the No. 1-ranked athlete nationally in the 5,000-meter run with a historic time of 13:16.53.
• Julian Campos (Distance): Ranked at the top of the national performance list for the 10,000-meter run with a time of 28:40.63.
• Housem Hrabi (Distance/Steeplechase): A premier steeplechaser, currently leading the team with an 8:44.38 in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.
• Jack Gumm (Middle Distance): Holds the top 1,500m time for the Grizzlies this season at 3:44.78 and is ranked 5th all-time in program history for the 800m (1:49.03).
• El-Mir Reale (Sprints): The team’s top sprinter, holding season-best marks in the 200m (21.80) and 400m (47.65).

Top Women’s Performers

• Tristian Spence (Distance): Currently ranked 3rd nationally in the 5,000-meter run (16:01.94) and 14th in the 1,500-meter run (4:24.27).
• Addison Bisceglie (Middle Distance): A leading scorer in the 800-meter run with a season-best of 2:10.93.
• Claragh Keane (Distance): Leads the women’s long-distance squad with a 34:57.95 in the 10,000-meter run.
• Maggie McCleskey (Middle Distance): Recently moved up the national rankings with a 4:25.11 in the 1,500m and holds All-RMAC honors.
• Lauren Ocampo (Javelin): A top field performer who earned All-Conference honors and ranks significantly on the national list in the javelin.

The Air Force Academy Falcons feature the top performers, including several athletes currently ranked among the nation’s best.

• Texas Tanner (Throws): Tanner is a standout performer, currently leading the NCAA in the discus (66.30m) and the hammer throw (78.87m). He is also ranked 16th nationally in the shot put (19.24m) and has earned multiple Mountain West Field Athlete of the Week honors.
• Morgan Glaser (High Jump): Glaser leads the women’s team, ranking 6th nationally in the high jump with a clearance of 1.87 meters. She has been named the Mountain West Women’s Field Athlete of the Week for consecutive weeks during the outdoor campaign.
• Jettason Rose (Sprints): Rose is a key performer on the track, ranked 4th nationally in the 200-meter dash with a time of 20.45. He also holds one of the program’s top-10 marks in the 100-meter dash (10.21).
• Camryn Bodine (Middle Distance): Bodine recently set the second-fastest 800-meter time in program history (2:04.20) at the Bryan Clay Invitational, breaking the Air Force junior class record.
• Jayden Nats: Ranked 11th nationally in the 10,000-meter run.
• Zach Ayers: Ranked 25th in the nation for the 5,000-meter run.
• Julie Segroves: Recently named Mountain West Freshman of the Week for her performance in the pole vault.
• Max McFarlane: Earned Mountain West Men’s Track & Field Freshman of the Week honors earlier in the outdoor season.

The University of Colorado Buffaloes are led by standout performers in distance, middle distance, and hurdles. As of early May 2026, the team has several athletes ranked among the top 50 nationally.

Top Men’s Performers

• Justine Kipkoech (Distance): Currently the highest-ranked Buff nationally, sitting at 11th in the 5,000-meter run with a time of 13:24.80.
• Kole Mathison (Distance/Steeplechase): A versatile standout ranked 5th nationally in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (8:32.42) and 38th in the 1,500-meter run (3:40.83).
• Danny Tragarz (Hurdles): Leads the hurdle crew, ranking 11th nationally in the 400-meter hurdles with a personal-best time of 50.48.
• James Overberg (Distance): Ranked 19th nationally in the 10,000-meter run (28:11.61) and 22nd in the 5,000-meter run.
• Gustavo Alfonso (Javelin): The top field performer, currently ranked 30th nationally in the javelin throw with a mark of 65.86m.

Top Women’s Performers

• Avery Pearson (Middle Distance): A top performer in multiple events, ranked 5th nationally in the 800-meter run (2:00.91). She also holds the No. 5 all-time program mark in the 400-meter dash (53.90).
• Jessie Secor (Distance): Ranked 12th nationally in the 5,000-meter run with a time of 15:30.66.
• Abbey Nechanicky (Distance): A leader in the long-distance events, currently ranked 13th nationally in the 10,000-meter run (32:23.93).
• Hannah Prosser (Distance): Ranked 36th nationally in the 10,000-meter run.
• Holly Barker (Distance): Ranked 45th nationally in the 5,000-meter run and 47th in the 10,000-meter run.

The Colorado Christian University (CCU) Cougars are led by a record-breaking sprint and hurdle group alongside a strong distance squad. Many of these top performers recently set program marks at the RMAC Outdoor Championships in late April.

Top Men’s Performers

• Mateo Luna (Distance): A premier middle-distance runner who holds school records in both the 800m (1:49.73) and 1,500m (3:43.52). His 1,500m time, set at the Bryan Clay Invitational, serves as a provisional qualifying mark for the NCAA National Championships.
• Josiah Weeda (Hurdles): A standout freshman who recently shattered the program’s 110m hurdles record with a time of 14.83. He also ranks among the school’s all-time top three in the 400m hurdles.
• Ethan Nowakowski (Hurdles/Sprints): Another freshman making history, Nowakowski holds the second-fastest 110m hurdles time in school history (15.31) and leads the team in the 400m hurdles (55.89).
• Allister McCasland (Sprints): Holds the current team-leading marks for the 200m (22.86) and 400m (50.56) dashes this season.
• Samuel Schwarting (Distance): The top-ranked Cougar in the 5,000m this season with a time of 14:33.39.
• Joseph Lethlean (Steeplechase): Leads the team in the 3,000m steeplechase with a personal best of 9:14.06.

Top Women’s Performers

• Janelle DeBoer (Sprints/Multi): Named the RMAC Freshman of the Meet, DeBoer had a massive outdoor opener setting school records in the 200m (24.51) and 400m (55.46).
• Alysia Wagner (Distance): A leading force in the longer distances, posting a season-best 5,000m time of 17:33.49.
• Kathryn Miller (Middle Distance): Holds the team’s fastest 800m mark this season at 2:14.93.
• Sophia Graber (Middle Distance): A consistent performer in the 1,500m, leading the squad with a time of 4:44.54.
• Lorelei Daugherty (Distance): The team’s top performer in the 10,000m run, recording a mark of 37:58.14.
• Ella Brinkman (Jumps): Recently set a new triple jump school record with a mark of 11.74m.

The Colorado College (CC) Tigers are led by senior standouts and promising underclassmen who recently anchored the team’s top finishes at the SCAC Championships in late April.

Top Men’s Performers

• Rabbit Barnes (Distance): A premier Division III runner who became only the second athlete in conference history to win the 1,500-meter race four times. He holds the school record in the 1,500m (3:44.60) and ranks among the national leaders.
• Josh Williams (Sprints): Holds the top season marks for the Tigers in the 200-meter (21.22) and 400-meter (47.89) dashes. He also anchors the team’s top-performing 4×100 and 4×400 relay squads.
• Oliver Smeal (Javelin/Sprints): A versatile sophomore who earned all-conference honors by finishing second in the javelin at the SCAC Championships with a throw of 63.90m. He also holds a top season time in the 100-meter dash (10.91).
• Jonah Greenberg (Jumps/Sprints): A standout freshman ranked 29th in Division III for the long jump (7.06m). He also leads the team in the triple jump (13.60m).
• Axel Klomparens (Distance): The team’s leader in long-distance events, recording the top season marks in the 5,000-meter (15:32.31) and 10,000-meter (32:11.65) runs.

Top Women’s Performers

• Allison Barker (Middle Distance): The dominant force on the women’s side, Barker captured three individual titles at the 2026 SCAC Championships, including the 1,500-meter run. Her 1,500m personal best (4:31.31) ranked as the 18th-fastest in Division III during the regular season.
• Charlie Flint (Distance): A junior who recently won her first career conference title during the SCAC Championships, helping lead the women’s team to a second-place overall finish.
• Alison Mueller-Hickler (Distance): Set a program record in the 3,000-meter run (10:12.25) earlier this year and is a key contributor in the longer outdoor distances.
• Clara Lippert (Sprints): A top performer in the shorter distances, placing highly in the 200-meter dash (26.84) and consistently scoring for the Tigers in sprint events.

The Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Mavericks are anchored by record-breaking sprinters and javelin throwers. Following the 2026 RMAC Outdoor Championships (April 24–26), the Maverick men finished 3rd in the team standings, while the women placed 4th.

Top Men’s Performers

• Mateo (Teo) Casados (Sprints): Named the RMAC Track Performer of the Meet after winning titles in the 100m (10.32) and 200m (20.86). He holds the school record in the 100m and was part of the 4x100m relay team ranked 2nd nationally (39.62).
• Izaak Siefken (Javelin): Defended his RMAC Javelin title with a school and championship record throw of 68.75m (225′ 7″), currently ranking him 10th in the nation.
• Devin Shea (Jumps): Won the RMAC High Jump title in his outdoor championship debut, clearing 2.05m. He also ranks highly in the long jump (7.36m).
• Vasileios Salpas (Middle Distance): A standout freshman who holds the school record in the 800m (1:48.92), currently ranked 20th nationally.
• Clayton Wilson (Distance): Set program records in the 1,500m (3:47.96) and 5,000m (14:08.75) during a breakout freshman campaign.

Top Women’s Performers

• Hannah Schissler (Sprints): The RMAC Champion in the 200m (23.96), she also ranks among the national top 50 in the 100m (11.75) and 200m events.
• Kammi Merritt (Hurdles/Sprints): Ranks 8th nationally in the 400m hurdles with a time of 59.00. She is a key leg on the 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams.
• Megan Hodges (Distance): Leads the women’s distance squad, ranking 20th nationally in the 5,000m (16:37.29). She also holds a top-10 program mark in the 1,500m (4:35.70).
• Kaelea Gibson (High Jump): A conference leader in the high jump, currently ranked 20th nationally with a clearance of 1.70m.
• Kaiya Graves (Throws): The RMAC leader in the discus (47.30m) and a top performer in the javelin (43.56m).

The Colorado School of Mines Orediggers are led by a dominant men’s squad that recently captured its first RMAC Outdoor Team Title since 2019. The team features several national-level performers in distance, sprints, and field events.

Top Men’s Performers

• Jonah Fallon (Sprints): The RMAC Champion in the 400m (46.07), Fallon also holds the program record in the 200m (20.83) and anchors the conference-winning 4x400m relay.
• Tim Thompson (Middle Distance): A standout senior who won the RMAC 800m title (1:48.15) and holds the record-breaking senior mark for the 800m.
• Dawson Gunn (Distance): The RMAC 5,000m Champion (13:36.23), Gunn is a key part of a distance group that frequently sweeps the podium in long-distance events.
• Paul Knight (Distance): Won the RMAC 10,000m title and ranks in the national top 10 for the 5,000m.
• Aidan Bennett (Pole Vault): The RMAC Pole Vault Champion, Bennett recently improved his personal best to 5.17m, ranking him 14th nationally.
• Alejandro Philippart (Hurdles/Jumps): A versatile freshman who won the RMAC 110m hurdles title and set a decade-best program mark in the long jump (7.38m).

Top Women’s Performers

• Sierra Wall (Distance/Steeplechase): A breakout freshman who won the RMAC Steeplechase title and set a new program record in her debut with a time of 10:08.83.
• Imani Fernandez-Gorbea (Middle Distance): The RMAC 800m Champion (2:06.51), she also earned All-America honors during the indoor season.
• Jennifer Jarnagin (Throws): The RMAC Hammer Throw Champion and a top-ranked performer nationally in the event.
• Grace Strongman (Distance): Holds the top program marks for the 1,500m (4:18.63) and 5,000m (15:47.89) this season.
• Violet Williams (Long Jump): Smashed the Mines record in the long jump with a mark of 6.21m, ranking her second on the national list early in the year.
• Aani Hardesty (Hurdles/Sprints): A key competitor in the 400m hurdles (1:01.10) and a leader in the 400m dash.

The Colorado State University Rams are led by several athletes who set program records during their final regular-season home meet, the Doug Max Invitational, on May 2.

Top Men’s Performers

• Ndayiragije Shukurani (Jumps): Shukurani recently set the outdoor program record in the triple jump with a “monster” mark of 16.13m (52′ 11″), currently ranking him No. 15 in the nation.
• Taylor Waters (Pole Vault): Waters broke the outdoor program record on May 2 with a vault of 5.22m (17′ 1.5″), giving him the school record for both indoor and outdoor pole vault.
• Kenny Carpenter (Sprints): Carpenter holds the No. 2 all-time outdoor 400m mark (45.79) and has been part of three record-breaking relay and individual performances this year.
• Kyle Bigley (Throws): A dominant force in the shot put, Bigley recently achieved a mark of 18.55m at the Doug Max Invitational and ranks 4th all-time in CSU history with a personal best of 19.01m.
• Owen Langdon (Hurdles): A standout freshman who leads the conference in hurdles and ranks 53rd nationally in the 400m hurdles.

Top Women’s Performers

• Kajsa Borrman (Throws): Borrman is a national-level performer in the weight throw (indoor) and discus (outdoor), ranking No. 6 in the NCAA in the hammer throw this season.
• Makayla Long (Throws): Long is the conference leader in the shot put (16.85m) and holds one of the top marks in program history.
• Klaire Kovatch (Throws): A key part of the dominant discus crew, Kovatch led the Rams with a mark of 58.27m at the Pacific Coast Invitational in mid-April.
• Neya Jamison (Hurdles): Jamison leads the conference in the hurdles (8.37) and recently recorded a personal best of 8.26 in the 60m hurdles.
• Mari Konold (Distance): Currently ranked 58th nationally in the 10,000m run.

The Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) ThunderWolves are anchored by a nationally ranked distance group and elite throwers. The team recently hosted the 2026 RMAC Outdoor Championships (April 24–26), where the men placed 4th and the women finished 5th overall.

Top Men’s Performers

• Caleb McLeod (Middle Distance): A top national contender, McLeod is ranked 3rd in the nation for the 800m (1:47.76) and 9th nationally in the 1,500m (3:42.89).
• Xavier Freeman (Throws): Freeman is one of Division II’s premier throwers, currently ranked 3rd nationally in the shot put with a mark of 18.72m. He also leads the team in the discus (50.62m).
• Jon Sweepe (Distance): Sweepe holds the 10th-best mark nationally in the 5,000m (13:49.98) and ranks 15th in the 1,500m.
• Tim Anstett (Middle Distance): Adds significant depth to the middle-distance squad, ranking 20th nationally in the 800m with a season-best of 1:49.10.
• Lukas Moran (Throws): A key field scorer who leads the team in the hammer throw with a mark of 59.69m.
• Maverik Mertens (Javelin): Holds the top team mark in the javelin this season at 63.66m.

Top Women’s Performers

• Helen Braybrook (Middle Distance): One of the country’s elite middle-distance runners, Braybrook ranks 2nd nationally in the 1,500m (4:17.48) and 3rd nationally in the 800m (2:05.06).
• Febe Wessels (Throws): Following an indoor national title, Wessels continues to
• dominate, ranking 4th nationally in the outdoor shot put with a mark of 15.34m.
• Charlotte Young (Middle Distance): Ranks among the nation’s elite in two events: 10th nationally in the 800m (2:08.69) and 16th in the 1,500m.
• Jadyn Herron (Middle Distance): A consistent high-performer ranked 13th nationally in the 800m and 15th in the 1,500m.
• Keturah Templeman (Javelin): The team’s top javelin thrower, currently sitting 15th in the nation.
• Leyah Martinez (Hurdles): Leads the Pack in the hurdles, holding top team marks in the 100m hurdles (14.18) and 400m hurdles (1:01.21).

The Fort Lewis College (FLC) Skyhawks are highlighted by record-breaking distance performances and conference champions. The team most recently competed at the RMAC Outdoor Championships (April 24–26) in Pueblo, where several athletes earned All-Conference honors. [1]

Top Men’s Performers

• Cooper Filmore (Steeplechase/Distance): Filmore had a standout season, setting and subsequently improving the program record in the 3,000m steeplechase twice, most recently clocking 9:05.10 at the RMAC Championships.
• Eli Smith (Distance): A leader in the long-distance events, Smith shattered his own school record in the 10,000m run with a time of 29:40.48 at the Bryan Clay Invitational.
• Brady Burrough (Middle Distance): A key performer in the 800m and 1,500m, Burrough consistently leads the team on the track and was part of the squad representing FLC at the indoor national championships earlier this year.
• Jake Leanord (Sprints): The team’s top sprinter, holding season-best marks in the 100m (11.25) and 200m (22.84).
• Armando Fuentes (Middle Distance): A consistent scorer who holds the team’s top 400m mark of the season at 50.75.

Top Women’s Performers

• Hannah Hartwell (Distance): The most decorated athlete this season, Hartwell captured the RMAC 5,000m individual title in April. She also holds the program record in the 10,000m (34:30.94) and was recently named National Runner of the Week.
• Alliyah Molina (Distance): A senior leader who earned First Team All-RMAC honors after finishing third in the 5,000m at the conference championships.
• Janaya Mancell (Sprints): The leading sprinter for the Skyhawks, recording team-best times in the 100m (12.33) and 200m (25.58) and anchoring both relay squads.
• Caroline Laughlin (Middle Distance): Holds the top season mark in the 800m (2:16.34) and is a primary leg on the 4x400m relay team.
• Josie Coulter (Sprints): The squad’s top 400m performer with a season-best of 58.24.

The MSU Denver Roadrunners concluded their 2026 outdoor track and field season with a historic showing at the RMAC Championships in late April. The women’s team achieved its highest conference finish since 2013, while the men’s team saw multiple athletes reach the podium. [1, 2]

Top Men’s Performers

• Kenny Greene (Sprints): One of the team’s most versatile athletes, Greene earned a silver medal in the 400m dash (47.03) and placed fourth in the 200m (21.37) at the conference meet. Earlier in the season, he clocked a 10.60 in the 100m, the second-fastest time in program history.
• Kai Luna (Jumps): A standout freshman who earned silver in the triple jump with a mark of 15.04m. He broke the MSU Denver school record earlier in the season with a 14.96m leap, becoming the first Roadrunner to surpass 49 feet.
• Anthony Martinez (Hurdles): Earned a bronze medal at the RMAC Championships in the 110m hurdles with a time of 14.36. He led a hurdle squad that reached No. 5 in the event rankings earlier this year.
• Darren Hayden (Distance): Led the long-distance group, recording the sixth-fastest 1,500m time in school history (3:52.95) and the top team marks in the 5,000m (14:34.47).
• Brandon Simpson (Throws): The team’s top thrower, leading in the hammer throw (51.60m) and the javelin (45.30m).

Top Women’s Performers

• Andrea Davis (High Jump): The RMAC Champion and gold medalist, Davis cleared 1.70m to set a new program record.
• Odone Omofoma (Sprints): Set a new program record in the 200m dash with a time of 24.41. She also earned points at the conference meet with a sixth-place finish in the 200m (24.74) and a fifth-place finish on the 4x100m relay.
• Kathryn Rust (Multi/Hurdles): Captured the heptathlon program record and led the RMAC competition through the first day.
• Arianna Toaipa (Sprints): A key point-scorer who finished fourth in the 400m (56.61) at the RMAC Championships and consistently placed high in the 100m and 200m dashes.
• Brooklynn Jones (Throws): The leading javelin thrower for the Roadrunners, placing sixth at the conference championships with a mark of 34.77m.

The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) Bears are highlighted by several program record-holders and national-level competitors. As of early May 2026, the team is coming off standout performances at the Doug Max Invitational on May 2.

Top Men’s Performers

• Tyler Rogers (Jumps/Sprints): Rogers recently set the UNC No. 1 all-time record in the long jump with a mark of 7.67m (25′ 2″). He also consistently places in the top eight in the 200m dash.
• Daniel Beckford (Hurdles/Sprints): A top freshman who leads the hurdles squad, ranking in the program’s top 10 for the 110m hurdles (13.77) and the 100m dash (10.65).
• Raphael Egbuchilem (Sprints): A key sprinter for the Bears, holding a season-best of 46.80 in the 400m and contributing to a 4×100 relay team that has run as fast as 40.28.
• Kaliff Guevara (Triple Jump): Currently ranks No. 7 all-time in program history with a triple jump mark of 15.03m (49′ 3.75″).
• Edgar Garcia (Sprints): A consistent top finisher in the 100m (10.58) and 200m (21.50) events.

Top Women’s Performers

• Kiana Van Haaren (Long Jump): Set a new UNC program record in the long jump this season. She most recently secured a victory at the Doug Max Invitational with a jump of 6.02m.
• Camaria Corder (Triple Jump): Holds the UNC No. 1 all-time record in the triple jump with a mark of 13.09m (42′ 11.5″).
• Caydence Brewer (Sprints): The leading sprinter for the women’s team, recently winning the 200m title at the Doug Max Invitational (24.60) and holding a season-best 100m time of 12.11.
• Monique Stewart (Middle Distance): A top middle-distance runner who ranks among the best in the conference for the 800m (2:06.07).
• Regina Mpigachai (Distance): A leader in the long-distance events, recently placing second in the 800m (2:07.53) and third in the 1500m (4:23.57) in Fort Collins.
• Alexia Austin (Hurdles): A standout in the 100m hurdles with a season-best time of 13.57.

The Regis University Rangers are highlighted by a strong group of freshmen and sophomores who recently made their conference debuts at the 2026 RMAC Outdoor Championships (April 24–26).

Top Men’s Performers

• Lyon Craig (Distance): A top freshman performer who leads the team in the 5,000m (14:33.28) and 400m (52.82). He recently made his conference championship debut, competing in both the 3,000m steeplechase and the 5,000m.
• Quinn McKnight (Middle Distance): Holds the top team marks this season in the 800m (1:57.99) and the 1,500m (3:55.87).
• Jebediah Stickel (Hurdles/Jumps): A versatile freshman who leads the Rangers in the 400m hurdles (59.74) and 110m hurdles (16.75). He also represented the team in the triple jump at the RMAC Championships.
• Canaan Fitzpatrick (Sprints): The leading sprinter for the men’s squad, holding team-best times in the 100m (11.63) and 200m (23.90).
• Nathan Dyck (Distance): A consistent distance runner who recorded a season-best 15:21.58 in the 5,000m at the Jerry Quiller Classic.
• Josh Dominguez (Throws): A sophomore leader in the field events who specialized in the javelin throw during the 2026 conference championships.

Top Women’s Performers

• Allie Braney (Distance): A junior leader for the women’s distance squad, specializing in the 5,000m and 10,000m runs.
• Caitie Slattery (Distance): A top middle-distance performer who ranks among the team’s best in the 800m and 1,500m events.
• Mila Stamper (Distance): A standout freshman who adds depth to the long-distance roster.
• Kseniya Nikanorov (Distance): Although primarily highlighted for her All-RMAC First Team honors in the 5,000m during the indoor season, she remains a key distance threat for the outdoor campaign.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) Mountain Lions are led by record-breaking hurdlers, sprinters, and field athletes. The women’s team recently secured its second consecutive RMAC Outdoor Team Title with a program-record 227.33 points, while the men’s team finished as the conference runner-up.

Top Men’s Performers

• Michael Ryan Cruzado (Sprints): Named the RMAC Men’s Freshman Athlete of the Meet, Cruzado holds national provisional marks in the 100m (10.43s) and 200m (21.23s) and was a key leg of the gold-medal 4x100m relay team.
• Michael Roberts (Throws): A dominant force in the field, Roberts won the RMAC Hammer Throw title with a meet record and NCAA provisional toss of 62.84m.
• KJ McInnis (Jumps): Earned the gold medal at the RMAC Championships in the triple jump with a personal best and NCAA provisional leap of 15.24m.
• Brett Davis (Distance): Leads the Mountain Lions’ distance squad, ranking in the national top 10 for the 5,000m (14:00.73) and earning multiple podium finishes at the conference meet.
• 4x100m Relay Team: The quartet of Cruzado, Noah Brown, Daryn Ofori-Kuragu, and Zamari Burrell set an RMAC meet record of 39.86s, putting them in prime position for national qualification.

Top Women’s Performers

• Krissie Sanders (Hurdles): One of the nation’s premier athletes, Sanders is ranked in the top five nationally for the 400m hurdles after setting a school and RMAC meet record of 58.11s. She also holds a top national provisional mark in the 100m hurdles (13.76s).
• Kaya Pillivant (Distance): A distance standout who captured the RMAC 10,000m title with a personal best and NCAA provisional qualifying time of 35:40.13.
• Ayianna Johnson (Throws): The RMAC Champion in the discus, Johnson secured her title with a toss of 47.72m, which ranks as a top NCAA provisional qualifying mark.
• Brooke Peterson (Pole Vault): Peterson followed her indoor conference title with an RMAC outdoor title in the pole vault, clearing 3.82m.
• Payton Rodgers (Jumps): A top scorer in the jumps, Rodgers earned a silver medal at the conference meet in the triple jump with an NCAA provisional mark of 12.25m.

The Western Colorado Mountaineers are led by national-caliber distance runners and a dominant throws squad. The team recently competed at the 2026 RMAC Outdoor Championships (April 24–26), where both the men and women secured third-place team finishes.

Top Men’s Performers

• Tyler Nord (Distance): Nord is a top-tier national performer, currently ranked 3rd nationally in the 1,500m (3:41.22) and 4th nationally in the 5,000m (13:34.12). He earned First Team All-RMAC honors in the 1,500m last month.
• Simon Kelati (Distance): A senior leader ranked 11th nationally in the 5,000m (13:51.02) and 13th nationally in the 10,000m (29:11.45).
• Malcom Wesley (Jumps): The team’s top jumper, ranked in the national top 15 for the long jump with a season-best mark of 7.52m.
• Eddie Siuda (Steeplechase): Leads the men’s steeple crew, ranking 18th nationally with a time of 8:56.45.
• Logan Butterfield (Throws): The Mountaineers’ top hammer thrower, consistently placing on the podium and ranking in the national top 30 with a mark of 58.42m.

Top Women’s Performers

• Leah Taylor (Steeplechase/Distance): Taylor is one of the premier steeplechasers in NCAA Division II, currently ranked 2nd nationally with a school-record time of 10:04.22. She also won the RMAC individual title in the 1,500m and ranks in the national top 10 for that event.
• Ali Aldrich (Throws): A consistent national threat, Aldrich leads the Mountaineers in the shot put and discus. She recently secured Second Team All-RMAC honors in the shot put (14.65m) and ranks in the top 20 nationally.
• Eisley Huelskamp (Multi/Hurdles): A standout freshman who captured the RMAC Heptathlon title with a school-record 5,148 points. She also consistently scores in the high jump and 100m hurdles.
• Myia Dantzler (Sprints): The leading sprinter for the women, Dantzler ranks 14th nationally in the 100m dash (11.64) and leads the team in the 200m.
• Allison Beasley (Distance): A key part of the distance core, ranked 5th nationally in the 10,000m run (34:11.45) and a top competitor in the 5,000m.