2026 Carson-Newman Track & Field News

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Volleyball alumna Oldenburger joins Eagle Club as assistant director
Volleyball alumna Oldenburger joins Eagle Club as assistant director

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman Director of Eagle Club and Athletics Development David Needs has announced the hiring of former Carson-Newman volleyball player Kylee Oldenburger as the new Assistant Eagle Club Director, Corporate Relations, and Ticketing Director.

Cavalier named national finalist for inaugural FloCollege CSC Spotlight Award
Cavalier named national finalist for inaugural FloCollege CSC Spotlight Award

AUSTIN, Texas - Carson-Newman Associate AD for Media Relations/External Operations and the Voice of the Eagles Adam Cavalier is one of 18 national finalists for the inaugural FloCollege CSC Spotlight Award, Flo announced Wednesday afternoon.

Rylan Jordan wins SAC Track Athlete of the Year for outdoor season
Rylan Jordan wins SAC Track Athlete of the Year for outdoor season

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman men's track sprinter, Rylan Jordan (Johnson City, Tenn.) was won the South Atlantic Conference Track Athlete of the Year award, the league office announced Wednesday afternoon.

Showler-Davis, Jordan named Southeast Regional Coach and Athlete of the Year by USTFCCA
Showler-Davis, Jordan named Southeast Regional Coach and Athlete of the Year by USTFCCA

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) tabbed head coach Kieran Showler-Davis Southeast Region Coach of the Year and sophomore Rylan Jordan (Johnson City, Tenn.) as Southeast Region Athlete of the Year.

NATIONAL CHAMPS! 4x100 meter relay team wins first relay national title in Carson-Newman history
NATIONAL CHAMPS! 4x100 meter relay team wins first relay national title in Carson-Newman history

EMPORIA, Kan. – It was a historic day for Carson-Newman track & field as the 4x100-meter relay team won the 2026 Outdoor National Championship. It is the school’s first national title in a relay event and 13th overall individual national championship.

Jordan clinches spot in his third final at Division II Outdoor National Championships
Jordan clinches spot in his third final at Division II Outdoor National Championships

EMPORIA, Kan. – After locking up a spot in two of Saturday's finals, sophomore Rylan Jordan clinched his spot in the 200-meter final tomorrow afternoon on the second day of the Division II Outdoor National Championships.

Jordan, Kasmi and the 4x100m relay team advance to Saturday’s Finals on first day of National Championships
Jordan, Kasmi and the 4x100m relay team advance to Saturday’s Finals on first day of National Championships

EMPORIA, Ks. – On the first day of the Division II Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, Carson-Newman made its mark with two sprinters and a relay team advancing to the finals on Saturday.

Carson-Newman sprinters off to Division II Outdoor National Championships
Carson-Newman sprinters off to Division II Outdoor National Championships

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Five members of Kieran Showler-Davis’ track & field team are off to the Division II Outdoor National Championships this week in Emporia, Kansas. Amine Kasmi (Brussels, Belgium), Rylan Jordan (Johnson City, Tenn.), Favour Ekpekpe (Nigeria) and Taylor Madison (Sevierville, Tenn.) are going for the men, with Lovelyne Larrame (Cormeilles-en-Parisis, France) heading for the women.

Octet of Eagles selected as USTFCCA All-Region for outdoor season
Octet of Eagles selected as USTFCCA All-Region for outdoor season

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) announced Wednesday afternoon that eight members of the Carson-Newman track & field team earned All-Region status for their efforts during the 2026 outdoor season.

Larrame sets program record at Lee's Last Chance
Larrame sets program record at Lee's Last Chance

CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Ahead of the Division II Outdoor National Championships, Carson-Newman had a school record, with countless personal and season-best marks at the Lee University Last Chance. It marked the final event before nationals begin on May 21st in Emporia, Kansas.

Carson-Newman heads to Cleveland for Lee Last Chance ahead of NCAA Championships
Carson-Newman heads to Cleveland for Lee Last Chance ahead of NCAA Championships

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - With the Division II NCAA Outdoor Championships just 12 days away, Carson-Newman track & field returns to Cleveland, Tennessee, for the second time as it heads to the Lee University Last Chance. Hence the name, it provides a final effort for athletes to hit the qualifying marks in their respective events.

Men's outdoor track and field shoots up to No. 15 in USTFCCA Poll
Men's outdoor track and field shoots up to No. 15 in USTFCCA Poll

NEW ORLEANS, La. - In the most recent United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association poll, Carson-Newman men's outdoor track & field was ranked No. 15. This comes on the heels of a third-place finish at the South Atlantic Conference Outdoor Championships last week. Rylan Jordan was named the Athlete of the Meet, leaving with two gold medals and a silver medal. 

Jordan and Moss earn high honors as both C-N teams place in the top four at SAC Championships
Jordan and Moss earn high honors as both C-N teams place in the top four at SAC Championships

EMORY, Va. – After two days filled with perseverance and strong performances, the Carson-Newman track and field teams both finished in the top four. The men’s side claimed third with 95.5 points, while the women’s took fourth, missing out on third by just one point, 88 points.

Eagles position themselves well on the first day of the SAC Outdoor Championships
Eagles position themselves well on the first day of the SAC Outdoor Championships

EMORY, Va. – On the opening day of the South Atlantic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, which featured periods of rain with pockets full of sunshine, Carson-Newman set itself up for some hardware tomorrow.

Browder, Bailey bring home high honors at 13th annual Frosty Awards Ceremony
Browder, Bailey bring home high honors at 13th annual Frosty Awards Ceremony

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman men's basketball's Jack Browder and softball's Macauley Bailey brought home top honors as the Frosty Award winners for Male and Female Athlete of the Year, respectively, Tuesday evening at the 13th Annual Frosty Awards ceremony inside Carson-Newman's Gentry Auditorium.

Carson-Newman travels to Emory & Henry for SAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Wednesday and Thursday
Carson-Newman travels to Emory & Henry for SAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Wednesday and Thursday

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The postseason begins for Carson-Newman Outdoor Track and Field as it heads to Emory, Virginia, for the South Atlantic Conference Outdoor Championships on Wednesday and Thursday.