Three VCU track and field athletes received Atlantic 10 weekly awards, highlighting their strong performances. Philip Daniel earned Men's Field Performer of the Week for setting a program record in the triple jump at 15.73 meters, ranking 12th in the NCAA. Presten Augustin was named Men鈥檚 Rookie of the Week after achieving a personal best of 13.87 seconds in the 110m hurdles. Melissa Casiraghi won Women's Rookie of the Week with a second-place finish in the hammer throw, achieving a personal record of 59.00 meters.

By the Numbers
  • Philip Daniel's record-setting triple jump was 15.73m, ranking him 12th in the NCAA.
  • Presten Augustin's 13.87s in the 110m hurdles ranks second in program history.
  • Melissa Casiraghi's hammer throw of 59.00m is the second best in the A-10 this season.
State of Play
  • This week marks VCU's most individual weekly awards in the 2026 season.
  • VCU athletes' performances are placing them among the top ranks in the A-10 and NCAA.
  • Team members will compete at three different meets this weekend, spreading talent across events.
What's Next

VCU track and field athletes will compete at the Georgia Tech Invitational, Virginia Challenge, and VSU Relays this weekend, looking to build on their recent successes and secure more accolades.

Bottom Line

The achievements of Daniel, Augustin, and Casiraghi highlight VCU's growing prominence in track and field, setting a promising tone for future competitions this season.