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NCAA Division III Records

All-time NCAA Division III track & field records — where academic excellence meets athletic achievement at the highest non-scholarship level.

Division III at a Glance

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Total Programs
450+ Division III programs
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Athletic Scholarships
None — academic-first
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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 III Records

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Showing 21 records

100m

Wind +1.7

10.12
AthleteNgoni Makusha
SchoolFlorida Tech
Year2011

200m

Wind +1.5

20.25
AthleteNgoni Makusha
SchoolFlorida Tech
Year2011

400m

45.56
AthleteKerron Clement
SchoolTexas
Year2005

800m

1:47.14
AthleteDavid Kimani
SchoolSouth Alabama
Year2001

1500m

3:42.82
AthleteFestus Lagat
SchoolTexas A&M-Kingsville
Year2005

Mile

4:03.58
AthleteFestus Lagat
SchoolTexas A&M-Kingsville
Year2005

3000m

8:15.17
AthleteSilas Sang
SchoolTexas A&M-Kingsville
Year2004

5000m

14:09.25
AthleteSilas Sang
SchoolTexas A&M-Kingsville
Year2004

10000m

29:36.99
AthleteSilas Sang
SchoolTexas A&M-Kingsville
Year2004

110m Hurdles

Wind +1.3

13.64
AthleteJeff Porter
SchoolMcMurry
Year2005

400m Hurdles

50.25
AthleteKerron Clement
SchoolTexas
Year2004

Long Jump

Wind +0.4

8.17m
AthleteNgoni Makusha
SchoolFlorida Tech
Year2011

Triple Jump

Wind +1.1

16.34m
AthleteMichael Mazyck
SchoolChristopher Newport
Year2019

High Jump

2.24m
AthleteDarius Carbin
SchoolWestern New England
Year2016

Pole Vault

5.66m
AthleteScott Slover
SchoolWartburg
Year2000

Shot Put

20.15m
AthleteRyan Loughney
SchoolMIT
Year2016

Discus

59.44m
AthleteRussell Dinkins
SchoolMcMurry
Year2017

Hammer

69.67m
AthleteAlex Young
SchoolSouthern Maine
Year2017

Javelin

74.93m
AthleteSam Hardin
SchoolPittsburg State
Year2017

4x100m Relay

39.72
AthleteChristopher Newport
SchoolChristopher Newport
Year2019

4x400m Relay

3:09.46
AthleteLincoln (PA)
SchoolLincoln (PA)
Year2019

Top Division III Programs

Williams

22
ConferenceNESCAC
Championships22

All-around excellence

Wisconsin-La Crosse

18
ConferenceWIAC
Championships18

Distance and field events

Wartburg

15
ConferenceIowa Conference
Championships15

Pole vault and jumps

MIT

8
ConferenceNEWMAC
Championships8

Throws and academics

Christopher Newport

12
ConferenceUSA South
Championships12

Sprint development

Middlebury

14
ConferenceNESCAC
Championships14

Distance running

The Division III Experience

Academic Excellence First

Division III 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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