Junior Charlie Ortmans achieved All-America honors by finishing 12th in the men's 10,000m at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, clocking a personal-best 28:21.97 at Hayward Field. This accolade makes Ortmans one of only four students in Harvard鈥檚 history to receive All-America status in this event. He ran a strong last 400m in 1:04.21, solidifying his place among the top competitors. The men's 4x100m relay team also made history, ranking 19th overall and achieving significant milestones throughout the season. Ortmans is set to run in the men's 5000m final later this week.

By the Numbers
  • Ortmans finished 12th in the men's 10,000m with a personal best of 28:21.97.
  • The men's 4x100m relay team earned All-America honorable mention status, completing the semifinals in 39.35 seconds.
State of Play
  • Ortmans became the fourth All-American in the men's 10,000m in Harvard history.
  • The men's 4x100m relay team is the first in school history to compete at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
What's Next

Ortmans will compete in the men's 5000m final on June 12, while first-year Dylan McElhinney will participate in the women's 1500m semifinal the same day, both events airing live on ESPN2.

Bottom Line

Charlie Ortmans' achievements underline Harvard's growing presence in track and field, potentially leading to more NCAA accolades in future seasons.