The Winthrop University track and field teams are set to start their 2026 outdoor season at the Big South/Southern Conference Challenge on March 20-21, hosted by UNC Asheville. This event aims to launch the outdoor season while fostering a competitive duel meet atmosphere among teams from both conferences. Winthrop's men鈥檚 team finished 7th at the Big South Indoor Championships, with new head coach Raffael Craig taking charge in his first season.

By the Numbers
  • Men鈥檚 4x400m relay team won gold at the Big South Indoor Championships.
  • Kevin Brown set a school record in the men's 200m dash, earning a silver in the 60m dash.
  • The men's heptathlon performance by Raffael Craig II ranked him No. 2 in school history with 4,204 points.
State of Play
  • The men's squad has 25 returning athletes, including 10 newcomers.
  • The women's team comprises 16 returning athletes and adds 13 new athletes.
  • Winthrop is looking to improve its standings following a mid-level finish at indoor championships.
What's Next

The Eagles will compete in the Big South/Southern Conference Challenge, where they aim for strong individual and team performances to build momentum for the outdoor season and improve their conference standings.

Bottom Line

Winthrop's track and field teams are poised for growth this season under new leadership, with a blend of experienced and fresh talent ready to make an impact as they launch into competitive outdoor events.