AMHERST, Mass. -- Seven Amherst College men's and women's track and field athletes are headed to the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Veterans Memorial Stadium in La Crosse, WI,, each having earned their place among the nation's elite in their respective events.

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Six Amherst College men's track and field athletes, including a 4x100 relay team, are set to compete at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships, with the Mammoths boasting an incredible group capable of making noise on the national stage.
 
Michael Abbey Jr. leads the field event contingent, checking in at 10th nationally in the triple jump with a mark of 14.90 meters. Abbey's top-10 ranking makes him one of Amherst's best, and in high contention for or All-American status. He gives the Mammoths a genuine threat to medal in the horizontal jumps.
 
On the track, Cody Pierce headlines the sprints group, ranked 13th in the country in the 400 meters with a time of 47.11. Pierce's speed will also be on display as a member of Amherst's 4x100 relay team, which enters nationals ranked 21st nationally with a time of 40.92, alongside teammates Ian Irwin, Alexander Nichols, and Jordan Harrison.
 
Stan Craig brings endurance credentials to the meet, slotting in at 13th nationally in the 5000 meters with a time of 14:05.16. Craig's ranking shows he has the fitness to be a factor in what is typically one of the most competitive distance events at the D3 level.
 
The women's contingent consists of Heloise Hughes, who qualifies in the long jump with a mark of 5.81 meters, currently ranked 16th in Division III. Hughes has been a reliable contributor in the field events for Amherst and will look to peak at the right moment on the national stage. Also competing will be Myeh Medina, who enters the national stage ranked 5th in the country in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:00.08. Medina's sub-minute barrier puts her firmly in contention for All-American honors and potentially a spot on the podium, making her one of the most closely watched Mammoth competitors at nationals.