NCAA Division 3 Track & Field Records

Complete database of NCAA Division 3 all-time records, where academic excellence meets athletic achievement

Division 3 Philosophy

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Total Programs

450+ Division 3 programs

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Athletic Scholarships

No athletic scholarships

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Core Philosophy

Academics first, athletics second

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Indoor Championships

March 2025

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Outdoor Championships

May 2025

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Regional Structure

8 NCAA regions

All-Time Division 3 Records

100m

Wind: +1.7
10.12
Athlete:Ngoni Makusha
School:Florida Tech
Year:2011

200m

Wind: +1.5
20.25
Athlete:Ngoni Makusha
School:Florida Tech
Year:2011

400m

45.56
Athlete:Kerron Clement
School:Texas
Year:2005

800m

1:47.14
Athlete:David Kimani
School:South Alabama
Year:2001

1500m

3:42.82
Athlete:Festus Lagat
School:Texas A&M-Kingsville
Year:2005

Mile

4:03.58
Athlete:Festus Lagat
School:Texas A&M-Kingsville
Year:2005

3000m

8:15.17
Athlete:Silas Sang
School:Texas A&M-Kingsville
Year:2004

5000m

14:09.25
Athlete:Silas Sang
School:Texas A&M-Kingsville
Year:2004

10000m

29:36.99
Athlete:Silas Sang
School:Texas A&M-Kingsville
Year:2004

110m Hurdles

Wind: +1.3
13.64
Athlete:Jeff Porter
School:McMurry
Year:2005

400m Hurdles

50.25
Athlete:Kerron Clement
School:Texas
Year:2004

Long Jump

Wind: +0.4
8.17m
Athlete:Ngoni Makusha
School:Florida Tech
Year:2011

Triple Jump

Wind: +1.1
16.34m
Athlete:Michael Mazyck
School:Christopher Newport
Year:2019

High Jump

2.24m
Athlete:Darius Carbin
School:Western New England
Year:2016

Pole Vault

5.66m
Athlete:Scott Slover
School:Wartburg
Year:2000

Shot Put

20.15m
Athlete:Ryan Loughney
School:MIT
Year:2016

Discus

59.44m
Athlete:Russell Dinkins
School:McMurry
Year:2017

Hammer

69.67m
Athlete:Alex Young
School:Southern Maine
Year:2017

Javelin

74.93m
Athlete:Sam Hardin
School:Pittsburg State
Year:2017

4x100m Relay

39.72
Athlete:Christopher Newport
School:Christopher Newport
Year:2019

4x400m Relay

3:09.46
Athlete:Lincoln (PA)
School:Lincoln (PA)
Year:2019

Top Division 3 Programs

Williams

Conference:NESCAC
Championships:22

All-around excellence

Wisconsin-La Crosse

Conference:WIAC
Championships:18

Distance and field events

Wartburg

Conference:Iowa Conference
Championships:15

Pole vault and jumps

MIT

Conference:NEWMAC
Championships:8

Throws and academics

Christopher Newport

Conference:USA South
Championships:12

Sprint development

Middlebury

Conference:NESCAC
Championships:14

Distance running

The Division 3 Student-Athlete Experience

Academic Excellence First

Division 3 prioritizes academic achievement while maintaining competitive athletics. Student-athletes often excel in both areas without the pressure of athletic scholarships.

Pure Love of Sport

Without athletic scholarships, D3 athletes compete for the pure joy of their sport. This creates a unique culture focused on personal achievement and team success.

Liberal Arts Excellence

Many D3 schools are prestigious liberal arts colleges offering world-class education. Student-athletes benefit from small class sizes and close faculty relationships.

Well-Rounded Development

D3 encourages participation in multiple activities. Student-athletes often engage in research, internships, study abroad, and leadership roles alongside their sport.

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