The Washington and Lee University men's track and field team concluded day one of the VMI Winter Relays with notable performances in Lexington, Virginia. Robert Cooper earned third place in the 5,000m, while Maddox Noll set a personal best in the shot put.
In Lexington, Virginia, the Washington and Lee University men's track and field team participated in day one of the VMI Winter Relays on February 6, 2026. The Generals achieved a pair of top ten finishes, highlighting their competitive edge in the indoor meet.
Robert Cooper led the standout efforts by securing third place in the 5,000m event with a time of 15:20.11. His performance underscored the team's endurance capabilities. In the field events, Maddox Noll placed ninth in the shot put, recording a personal-best mark of 14.05m (46'-01.25"). This throw marked a significant improvement for Noll and contributed to the team's overall success.
The meet provided valuable early-season competition for the Generals, who are scheduled to return for the final day starting at 9:30 a.m. These results position Washington and Lee well as they build momentum for the rest of the indoor track season.
