FROM USTFCCCA.ORG

In the classroom. On the track. In the field.

The USTFCCCA has announced its 2026 All-Academic Teams and All-Academic Individuals for the 2026 collegiate track & field seasons, recognizing student-athletes and programs that excelled both academically and competitively.

Congratulations to Odessa College Track and Field as both the Men's and Women's teams were awarded All-Academic Teams.

Individually, Shaquane Gordon and Justus Kipligat were National Scholar Track Athletes of the Year.

Shaquane Gordon was named the 2026 NJCAA Men's Indoor Track & Field National Scholar Track Athlete of the Year. Gordon, who maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.77, won the 60-meter hurdles at the 2026 NJCAA Indoor Championships.

Justus Soget Kiplagat was named the 2026 NJCAA DI Men's Outdoor Track & Field National Scholar Track Athlete of the Year. Kiplagat, who maintained a cumulative GPA of 4.00, won the 5000 meters at the 2026 NJCAA DI Outdoor Championships.