Franklin & Marshall Men's Track & Field Dominates Little 3 Meet

Diplomats claim six individual event titles against Gettysburg and Dickinson

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:30am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a track and field competition, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the athletes, equipment, and competition venue.Franklin & Marshall's track and field dominance at the Little 3 Meet showcases the program's growing strength and potential.Gettysburg Today

The Franklin & Marshall College men's track and field team delivered a strong performance at the Little 3 Meet in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, securing six individual event titles despite Dickinson College claiming the overall team victory. The Diplomats showcased their depth, particularly in the field events, where they captured four of the six titles.

Why it matters

This performance highlights the growing strength and potential of the Franklin & Marshall men's track and field program, which is building momentum heading into a busy stretch of competition in the coming weeks.

The details

The Diplomats' success came across a variety of events, with Kenny Uchida winning the long jump, Austin Hadley taking first in the discus, Dustin Stoetzel securing victory in the javelin, and Alex Olener dominating both the 110-meter hurdles and the triple jump. Zach Houff also continued his impressive form, winning the 1,500 meters. Franklin & Marshall demonstrated considerable depth in the throwing events, claiming 10 of the top five finishes across the shot put, discus, hammer, and javelin.

  • The Little 3 Meet was held this past weekend in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

The players

Kenny Uchida

A Franklin & Marshall athlete who won the long jump event.

Austin Hadley

A Franklin & Marshall athlete who won the discus event and placed second in the shot put.

Dustin Stoetzel

A Franklin & Marshall athlete who won the javelin event and placed third in the hammer throw.

Alex Olener

A Franklin & Marshall athlete who won both the 110-meter hurdles and the triple jump.

Zach Houff

A Franklin & Marshall athlete who won the 1,500 meters event.

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What’s next

The Franklin & Marshall men's track and field team will have a week off to prepare for a busy stretch of competition, including the Messiah Invitational (April 9-11) and the Bucknell Invitational (April 11).

The takeaway

Franklin & Marshall's strong performance at the Little 3 Meet showcases the depth and talent of their men's track and field program, which is poised to continue its success in the upcoming competitions.