A world-class education; a
nearby vibrant city; a tradition-rich program. These are just a few
of the characteristics of Tufts Track & Field and Cross Country.
Whether studying at the School of Engineering or the College of Arts
and Sciences, members of the Tufts community benefit from an accomplished
but always accessible faculty. The school's proximity to Boston affords
Tufts students a link to a city that is alive with culture, nightlife,
and sporting history, yet still small and friendly in its size.
Tufts Cross Country is consistently one of the top teams in New England.
For its 2006 campaign Tufts again returns some of the top athletes in
the region, including their top NCAA finishers from a team that placed
5th at Nationals in 2005. Tufts has competed in the NCAA Championship
race every year since 1995, with last year's competition highlighted
by the repeat All American performance of junior Josh Kennedy. Kennedy
finished 22nd in a field of 215 of the nation's top cross country runners.
Holding true to tradition, the top seven were supported by the "crazies"
again last year (read more about the "crazies" and their roadtrips in the
traditions section.)
Tufts XC has become a perennial competitor
at the National Championship with consecutive top 6 finishes. The success
of the cross country program is shown in their recent dominance of New
England championship meets. This includes winning the 2003, 2004, 2005
NESCAC and New England Regional titles.
The Tufts University Track & Field team competes on the national
scale in addition to being one of New England's best teams year in and
year out. The Jumbos began 2006 with a handful of new indoor school
records and individual New England Champions. (See
Tufts school records and Top 10 lists here).
The Jumbos set a school record for points scored at the New England
Championships and were the only team in the region to qualify and athlete
in every event. Tufts prides itself on its well rounded, versatility
that works towards representation in every venue on the track.
They continued this success with a strong showing at the NCAA Indoor
Championship. Tufts sent six athletes to the national meet: Matt Lacey
(Sr) in the 5000m, Fred Jones (Jr) in the Long Jump and Triple Jump,
Dan Marcy (So) in the Triple Jump, Jeremy Arak (So) in the HJ, and Matt
Fortin (Sr) in the mile.
In
outdoor competition last year more school records fell, including the
Triple Jump (Fred Jones) and High Jump (Jeremy Arak). At the national
meet Fred Jones claimed the national title with his jump of 49-7 (15.11m).
Dan Marcy would follow in suit and claim the 6th place spot
for his first All American honors. Tufts University would finish
a mere seven points out of the top 10.
Tufts Track & Field and Cross Country have a strong tradition of
excellence in academics as well as in athletics. Along with distinguishing
themselves in competition as both national champions and All Americans,
the Jumbos posted 13 separate Academic All Americans in their 2006 campaign.
Senior, captain Trevor Williams would also receive the NCAA Post Graduate
Scholarship rewarding his national caliber athletic experience and flawless
academic record. Trevor will be continuing his education at Johns
Hopkins Medical School this fall. Read
more about past national champions and All Americans
here.
The programs at Tufts compete primarily in the Division III New England
Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC).
NESCAC is one of the most academically selective conferences in the
nation in addition to being the most competitive athletically.
Seven of the eleven NESCAC schools finished in the top 31 places for
the 2006 Directors Cup. Tufts University would take down a 6th
place finish boasting one of the most multitalented athletic departments
in the nation. Tufts competes at the ECAC/IC4A Championships as
well, which includes competition from schools all along the East Coast.
There's also the once-per-season All-New England Championships, which
includes Division I, II, and III opponents. You can read more about
the facilities where the Jumbos compete.
Tufts Track & Field and Cross Country squads are led by strong core
of knowledgeable and accomplished coaches. All bring elite level
competitive experiences and great communication skills to the program.
The coaching staff has added four additional positions over the past
two seasons demonstrating the dedication that exists to the success
of the Tufts Cross Country/Track & Field programs. Read more
about the Tufts coaches here.
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