The Atlantic Sun Conference has announced its 2026 Indoor Track and Field awards, highlighting exceptional performances from student-athletes. Oliver Cooper of Queens has been recognized as the Most Outstanding Freshman after securing first place in the 800-meter run at the ASUN Indoor Championships with a personal best of 1:50.49. Notably, he was the only freshman to clinch a first-place finish at the championships, contributing to his team's fifth-place standing in the 4x400 relay. Eight members of the Royals also earned Academic All-ASUN honors, emphasizing their achievements on and off the track.

By the Numbers
  • Oliver Cooper's winning time in the 800-meter run: 1:50.49.
  • Number of Royals receiving Academic All-ASUN honors: 8.
State of Play
  • Queens' track team finished fifth in the 4x400 relay at the ASUN Championships.
  • Cooper is the first freshman to win the Most Outstanding Freshman award since the inception of the announcement.
What's Next

With the indoor season wrapping up, the Royals will focus on preparing for outdoor track competitions, where they鈥檒l aim to build on this season's successes. Athletes like Cooper will be key as the team continues to develop and push for greater achievements in upcoming events.

Bottom Line

Oliver Cooper's recognition as Most Outstanding Freshman underscores not only his potential but also the strength of the Queens track program. As they transition to outdoor events, the Royals are expected to leverage this momentum for future successes.