UMass Track & Field Shatters 3 Records at IC4A Championships

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The University of Massachusetts men's track and field team delivered a standout performance at the IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, setting three program records. Several athletes contributed to the team's success, with Godot Gaskins breaking records in the 200m and 400m, and Collin Catherwood winning gold in the 3k with a new school record.

Why it matters

The record-breaking performances by the UMass track and field team showcase the depth of talent within the program and their ability to compete at the highest level of collegiate indoor track and field. These achievements will help raise the profile of the program and attract more top-tier student-athletes to the university.

The details

UMass athletes delivered multiple top-five finishes and record-breaking performances. Jason DeJesus and Tyler Fortune finished fourth and fifth in the men's 60m, while Godot Gaskins broke the indoor program record in the 200m preliminaries and went on to win gold in the 400m. Collin Catherwood won the 3k with a new school record time. The Minutemen also excelled in relay events, winning the men's Distance Medley Relay.

• The IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track & Field Championships were held this past weekend at the Boston University Track and Tennis Center.

What’s next

The UMass track and field team will split squads for their next competition, traveling to both the David Hemery Valentine Invitational in Boston, Mass., and the URI Coaches Invitational in Providence, R.I., on Saturday, February 14.