UConn Track & Field Sets 4 Program Records at Raleigh Relays 2026

Several Huskies delivered strong performances, including new personal bests and top-10 program marks.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:09am

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UConn track and field athletes achieved four new program top-10 marks while competing at the 2026 Raleigh Relays this weekend. In the 1500m, Brooke Strauss finished with a time of 4:20.05, establishing the sixth-best mark in program history. Calista Mayer also competed in the 1500m, achieving a personal-best time of 4:30.31. Sarah Trainor set a new personal-best in the steeplechase, finishing in 10:04.84, which ranks as the second-best in program history and seventh overall. Loghan Hughes also competed in the steeplechase, finishing in 10:59.95. Sascha Letica completed the 5000m in 16:07.23, a time that ranks fifth in UConn's program history. Chloe Trudel ran the 10,000m in 34:04.15, a new personal-best that places her fourth in program history.

Why it matters

Achieving multiple top-10 program marks in a single meet suggests a strong upward trajectory for the UConn track and field program. Continued success could attract more competitive athletes and resources to the program.

The details

Several Huskies delivered strong performances in North Carolina, setting new personal bests and program records. Brooke Strauss, Calista Mayer, Sarah Trainor, Loghan Hughes, Sascha Letica, and Chloe Trudel all achieved impressive results that will boost the team's confidence and competitiveness going forward.

  • The 2026 Raleigh Relays took place this past weekend.
  • The UConn track and field team will next compete at the UConn Dog Fight meet on Saturday, April 4th.

The players

Brooke Strauss

A UConn track and field athlete who finished the 1500m with a time of 4:20.05, establishing the sixth-best mark in program history.

Calista Mayer

A UConn track and field athlete who competed in the 1500m, achieving a personal-best time of 4:30.31.

Sarah Trainor

A UConn track and field athlete who set a new personal-best in the steeplechase, finishing in 10:04.84, which ranks as the second-best in program history and seventh overall.

Loghan Hughes

A UConn track and field athlete who competed in the steeplechase, finishing in 10:59.95.

Sascha Letica

A UConn track and field athlete who completed the 5000m in 16:07.23, a time that ranks fifth in UConn's program history.

Chloe Trudel

A UConn track and field athlete who ran the 10,000m in 34:04.15, a new personal-best that places her fourth in program history.

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What they’re saying

“Achieving multiple top-10 program marks in a single meet suggests a strong upward trajectory for the UConn track and field program.”

— Expert, Insight

What’s next

The Huskies are scheduled to return to action next weekend, hosting the UConn Dog Fight meet on Saturday, April 4th. Athletes who performed well at the Raleigh Relays will continue to build on their success at the home meet. The Dog Fight meet could provide an opportunity to further refine strategies and prepare for upcoming competitions.

The takeaway

The strong performances by UConn track and field athletes at the Raleigh Relays, including multiple new personal bests and program records, demonstrate the team's growing competitiveness and potential for continued success. This could help attract more talented athletes and resources to the program in the future.