The University of Maryland, Baltimore County men's indoor track and field team won gold in the distance medley relay at the America East Indoor Championships in Boston. Grayson Ruffner anchored the relay with a strong final 400m push to clinch the victory on Friday.
At the America East Indoor Championships held in Boston, the UMBC Retrievers' men's distance medley relay team captured the gold medal. Grayson Ruffner provided the decisive rally in the final 400 meters, securing the win for the squad. This achievement marked a strong start for the UMBC Men's Indoor Track & Field team on the opening day of the event.
The relay team featured athletes including Justin Banks, Toren Burr, Justin Febles, Fred-Morgan Iheanacho, Alim Raji, and Grayson Ruffner. Other UMBC participants mentioned in connection with the championships include Jacob Martin, David Adisa, Ojigwe Olua, and Rhema Nkwocha.
The event took place on February 20, 2026, highlighting the team's performance in the competitive indoor track season.
