Cornell's Attiogbe Breaks Ivy League Mile Record at Valentine Invitational

Attiogbe's historic performance ranks 10th all-time in the NCAA and 5th this season.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Cornell's Pierre Attiogbe delivered a standout performance at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational at Boston University, clocking a time of 3:52.44 in the invitational mile to shatter the French U23 national record and break the Ivy League record. Attiogbe's time ranks 10th on the NCAA all-time list and 5th this season.

Why it matters

Attiogbe's record-breaking mile run at a prestigious national meet showcases the strength of Cornell's distance program and highlights the university's ability to attract and develop top-tier track and field talent.

The details

In addition to his record-breaking mile, Attiogbe also posted a time of 13:52.01 in the 5,000 meters. The Cornell men's team sent a competitive, distance-heavy squad to the Valentine Invitational, one of the nation's premier midseason track and field meets.

  • Attiogbe set the Ivy League mile record on February 13, 2026.

The players

Pierre Attiogbe

A Cornell track and field athlete who broke the Ivy League mile record and the French U23 national record at the 2026 Valentine Invitational.

Harrison Witt

A Princeton track and field athlete who previously held the Ivy League mile record that Attiogbe broke.

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The takeaway

Attiogbe's record-breaking mile run at the Valentine Invitational demonstrates the strength and depth of Cornell's track and field program, and highlights the university's ability to attract and develop top-tier talent in distance events.