The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute men's indoor track and field team secured numerous podium finishes at the Luke Hotte Field and Track Meet in Middlebury, Vermont. Russell Sage College also competed, with freshman Christopher Whalen achieving personal bests in key events. The meet highlighted strong performances from both teams on Saturday.
On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Luke Hotte Field and Track Meet took place at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont. The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's indoor track and field team excelled, posting a series of podium finishes and top-eight results across various events. Key contributors from RPI included Sam Aubut, Javier Bedoya, Max Fetah, Alton Francisco, Colby Grove, Caius Leung, Tristan Mangin, Evan Morrow, Temitayo Oladeji, and Dillen Owusu, though specific event details were not detailed in reports.
Russell Sage College's track and field team also traveled to the meet and showed promise in distance events. Freshman Christopher Whalen placed eighth in the 3000-meter run with a personal-best time of 9:08.81. He followed that with an 11th-place finish in the mile, clocking 4:33.58. Senior Dylan Lawless was noted as participating, contributing to the team's efforts.
This NCAA indoor competition provided an early-season showcase for these programs, with RPI demonstrating depth in achieving multiple high placements. The event underscored the competitive nature of collegiate track and field in the region, setting the stage for upcoming meets.
