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Texas A&M's Michael Moiben breaks 41-year-old school record at Raleigh Relays
Moiben's record-breaking 10,000m time highlights Aggies' strong showing at North Carolina meet
Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:22pm
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At the Raleigh Relays track and field event, Texas A&M freshman Michael Moiben set a new school record in the 10,000m with a time of 28:28.90, beating the previous record by over 13 seconds. Moiben's historic performance was part of a strong overall showing by the Aggies, who also saw victories in the women's 3,000m steeplechase and other top finishes across multiple events.
Why it matters
Moiben's record-breaking run establishes him as an elite young talent for the Aggies' track and field program, which has a proud history of producing world-class distance runners. The Raleigh Relays also provided valuable early-season competition as the Aggies gear up for the rest of their outdoor schedule, including the Battle on the Bayou meet in Baton Rouge next month.
The details
In the men's 10,000m, Moiben crushed the previous Texas A&M record of 28:42.00 set in 1985. He finished fourth overall in the event, but was the top collegiate finisher. Other strong Aggie performances included junior Youssef Asslouj and sophomore Ondrej Gajdoš finishing in the top 40 of the men's 1,500m, and sophomore Debora Cherono winning the women's 3,000m steeplechase with a time of 9:56.45.
- On March 26-27, Texas A&M track and field competed in the Raleigh Relays in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Michael Moiben set the new Texas A&M record in the 10,000m on the first day of the event.
The players
Michael Moiben
A freshman on the Texas A&M track and field team who set a new school record in the 10,000m at the Raleigh Relays.
Youssef Asslouj
A junior on the Texas A&M track and field team who finished in the top 40 of the men's 1,500m event at the Raleigh Relays.
Ondrej Gajdoš
A sophomore on the Texas A&M track and field team who also finished in the top 40 of the men's 1,500m event at the Raleigh Relays.
Debora Cherono
A sophomore on the Texas A&M track and field team who won the women's 3,000m steeplechase at the Raleigh Relays.
Megan Roberts
A sophomore on the Texas A&M track and field team who finished 13th in the women's 10,000m event at the Raleigh Relays, setting a new personal best time.
What they’re saying
“Michael Moiben's record-breaking performance was an incredible way to start his collegiate outdoor career. He's shown he has the talent and drive to compete at the highest level, and we're excited to see what else he can accomplish this season and beyond.”
— Pat Henry, Texas A&M Track and Field Head Coach
What’s next
The Aggies will next compete in the Battle on the Bayou meet in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on April 3-4.
The takeaway
Michael Moiben's record-setting run at the Raleigh Relays underscores the strength of Texas A&M's track and field program and its ability to develop elite distance runners. The Aggies' overall strong showing at the meet bodes well for their chances of success as they continue their outdoor season and gear up for championship competitions.
