BOSTON, Mass. -- The Amherst College women's indoor track and field team stormed into the 2026 D3 New England Indoor Championships with a point to prove, ultimately clinching a powerhouse 5th-place finish in a field of the region's most elite programs. Driven by a relentless work ethic and a series of historic individual performances, the Mammoths spent the weekend dismantling school records and asserting themselves as a dominant force in New England.

From the starting blocks to the final relay exchange, here is how the Mammoths made history:
 
Mid-Distance Magic: Lentz and Marcus Lead the Charge
 
The middle-distance events were a gold mine for Amherst, highlighted by a championship performance from Piper Lentz. Lentz secured a major victory in the 1,000m run, crossing the line in a personal-best 2:54.25 to take the individual crown.
 
Not far behind in the record books was Zoe Marcus, who delivered a clinical performance in the 800m. Her time of 2:11.96 earned her a 4th-place finish and moved her up to 3rd all-time in Amherst history. On the longer end of the spectrum, Ava Thomas displayed immense grit in the 5,000m, clocking a PR of 17:33.18 to take 4th place, while Flora Biro secured a podium spot in the 3,000m (10:01.73) to add vital points to the team total.
 
Sprinting into the Record Books
 
The sprints and hurdles saw the Mammoths rewrite the program's history in real-time. Heloise Hughes was a standout, shattering the school record in the 200m with a blazing 24.72. She also showcased her range by placing 7th in the 60m dash with a PR of 7.78.
 
Myeh Medina proved to be one of the most versatile athletes on the track. Medina lowered her personal best in the 60m hurdles to 8.93 (5th place) and then turned around to run the 2nd-fastest 400m in Amherst history, clocking a PR of 57.39. Ellie Jolly also added to the sprint depth, hitting a new career-best in the 60m dash at 7.91.
 
Field Brilliance and Relay Resilience
 
In the sand pit, Alayah Campbell soared to new heights. Her leap of 5.78m secured a 2nd-place finish in the long jump and etched her name as the 2nd-best long jumper in Amherst history.
 
The Mammoths' synergy was on full display during the relays:
 
 * The 4x200m Relay: The team of Rachel Hubley, Mads Rabb, Halle Hanna, and Camilla Lash set a brand new school record, flying to a 1:43.41 finish.
 * The DMR: The Distance Medley Relay team battled to a 4th-place finish (12:22.43).
 * The 4x400m: The squad of Rabb, Lash, Leila Bata (who also placed 8th in the 600m), and Medina closed the meet with a gritty 3:57.17.
 
A Foundation for Success
 
Leaving the championships with a top-five regional ranking, the Amherst women have signaled that they are a program on the rise. With a balance of veteran poise and underclassman talent, the Mammoths' performance was a masterclass in how individual PRs translate into team success. As they look toward the rest of the season, the foundation laid this weekend suggests even more records are destined to fall.