LSU's Jaiden Reid and Bennie Brazell received major honors from the USTFCCCA, with Reid named the Men's Outdoor Runner of the Year and Brazell recognized as the Men's Outdoor Assistant Coach of the Year. Reid achieved remarkable success at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, including a collegiate-record time of 19.63 seconds in the 200 meters, marking him as the world leader for 2026. Additionally, he secured a silver medal in the 100 meter with a time of 9.82 seconds and contributed to a silver in the men鈥檚 4脳100-meter relay, helping LSU finish fourth overall in the championships.

By the Numbers
  • Reid's 200-meter time of 19.63 seconds sets a collegiate record.
  • The men鈥檚 4脳100-meter relay recorded a season-best time of 38.06 seconds, ranking No. 2 in LSU history and No. 10 in collegiate history.
State of Play
  • LSU's men's track and field team finished fourth at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
  • The men鈥檚 sprint squad contributed 36 of LSU鈥檚 42 total points in the meet.
What's Next

As LSU prepares for the upcoming track season, the spotlight will be on Reid to continue his exceptional performance and on Brazell to build upon this year鈥檚 successes with the sprint squad. The team aims to further enhance their national standing and maintain the momentum from this year鈥檚 accolades.

Bottom Line

Reid's achievements signify LSU's dominance in collegiate track, reinforcing their reputation while setting a high bar for future competitions. The recognition for Brazell highlights the impactful leadership within the coaching staff, paving the way for continued success.