Men's Track & Field Ranks Third in Latest USTFCCCA Rankings
CONTACT: Adam Sopris, a.sopris@hvcc.edu, 518-629-7898 or 518-416-2137
FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Thursday, April 6, 2023
The Hudson Valley Community College men's outdoor track and field program is ranked third in the most recent edition of the 2023 NJCAA Division III Men's Outdoor Track & Field National Rating Index, which was released Wednesday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
The men's track and field program currently has two national leaders, Charles Benichoux and Brooks Robson. Benichoux, the 2022 NJCAA National Champion, is back on top in the men's 100m dash with a nation's best time of 10.96 seconds. Robson currently leads the nation in the men's triple jump with a distance of 13.45 meters.
As a team, the Vikings have 10 individuals with national top-5 marks and 19 individuals with national top-10 marks.
The NJCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships are scheduled on May 11-13 at Mohawk Valley in Utica, NY.