2013-14 Tartan Men's Track & Field News
Men's Track Earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Team Award
July 24, 2014
The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the men's 2014 Division III All-Academic Track & Field Teams and Carnegie Mellon University was included on the list. A total of 93 institutions earned the distinction as a result of a cumulative team GPA of 3.1 or better.
Newby Named Academic All-District for Second Straight Year
May 29, 2014
For the second straight season, Carnegie Mellon University senior Josh Newby (Palo Alto, Calif./Palo Alto), a member of the men’s cross country and track and field teams, has been named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Team for men's cross country and track and field.
Vandenberg Finishes in Ninth at NCAA Championship Meet
May 23, 2014
Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field junior Thomas Vandenberg (Mamaroneck, N.Y./Mamaroneck) competed in the prelims of the 800-meter run at the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Division III Track and Field Championships on Friday, May 23.
Erra-Hernandez Earns All-America Honors
May 22, 2014
Carnegie Mellon University senior men's track and field thrower Zachary Erra-Hernandez (Las Cruces, N.M./Onate) broke the school record in the hammer throw for the fifth time this season and earned All-America honors at the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Ohio Wesleyan University.
Two Set to Compete in the Outdoor Track and Field NCAA Championships
May 19, 2014
Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field duo, junior Thomas Vandenberg (Mamaroneck, N.Y./Mamaroneck) and senior Zachary Erra-Hernandez (Las Cruces, N.M./Onate), are set to compete in the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Division III Track and Field Championships to be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 22-24. This year's championships are being hosted by Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio.
Erra-Hernandez Moves Up in National Rankings
May 12, 2014
Carnegie Mellon University senior thrower Zachary Erra-Hernandez (Las Cruces, N.M./Onate) broke the school record in the hammer for the fourth time this season and inched forward in the national rankings Monday afternoon at the Ohio Wesleyan University Ron Althoff Final Qualifier.
Tartans Take Down Two School Records to Begin Post Season
May 09, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s track and field team began their post season at the ninth annual Gator Invitation at Allegheny College. The Tartans had record breaking marks as they are looking for national qualifying marks.
Two Take Top League Honors From UAA Coaches
May 01, 2014
Two individuals from the Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team received University Athletic Association (UAA) Indoor Track and Field honors after competition closed on Sunday, April 27 at the championship meet.
Tartans Take Second to Close the 2014 UAA Championships
April 27, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team finished second scoring 166 total points during the two day University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship meet losing only to Washington University of St. Louis who won the meet with 211 points. The 2014 championships were hosted by the University of Chicago.
Erra-Hernandez Leads Tartans in First Day of UAA Championship
April 26, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team competed in the first day of the University Athletic Association (UAA) Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by the University of Chicago.
Eleven Titles Lead Tartans to Victory in the 2014 CMU Tri-Meet
April 16, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s track and field team grabbed eleven individual titles to win the 2014 CMU Mid-Week meet against Penn State Behrend and Allegheny College.
Vandenberg Garners UAA Honor
April 15, 2014
Junior Thomas Vandenberg (Mamaroneck, N.Y./Mamaroneck) of the Carnegie Mellon University men's outdoor track and field team was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week for running events. The junior received the honor following his performance at the Bucknell Bison Classic this past weekend.
Mid-Distance Runs in Day Two of the 2014 Bucknell Bison Classic
April 13, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s track and field team competed in day two of the 2014 Bucknell Bison Classic on Sunday afternoon.
Men’s Throwers and Distance Groups Generate Great Marks for the Tartans
April 12, 2014
Carnegie Mellon University sent a portion of the men’s track and field team to Robert Morris University Saturday afternoon to compete in the 2014 Bennie Benson Memorial Invitational, while other members of the team went to Bucknell University for the 2014 Bison Classic.
Men’s Track and Field Continues to Break Records at CMU Quad Meet
April 05, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s track and field team continued to break records and set career-bests as they competed in the CMU Quad Meet on Saturday afternoon.
Erra-Hernandez Garners UAA Honor
April 01, 2014
Senior Zachary Erra-Hernandez (Las Cruces, N.M./Onate) of the Carnegie Mellon University men's outdoor track and field team was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week for field events following his performance at the Carnegie Mellon Mini Invitational, Friday and Saturday, March 28-29.