Charleston Southern Men's Track and Field finished second at the 2026 Big South Championships, demonstrating exceptional performance in various sprint events. The Buccaneers secured titles in the 100m, 200m, and 400m, in addition to winning the 5K. Leading athletes included Laden Beckwith with a record-breaking 100m time and Martin Iriondo, who clinched the 5K championship. A total of five runners from CSU placed in the top seven of the 1500m, showcasing the team's depth. The final round of the championships also highlighted standout individual performances and multiple NCAA Regional qualifiers anticipated for the upcoming week.

By the Numbers
  • Laden Beckwith's 100m time of 10.09 set new records and was just 0.01 seconds shy of the conference record.
  • Martin Iriondo won the 5K with a time of 14:22.07, with additional teammates securing 4th, 5th, and 7th places in the same event.
State of Play
  • The Buccaneers excelled in sprinting events, sweeping titles across the 100m, 200m, and 400m.
  • Charleston Southern dominated the 1500m event, placing five runners in the top seven, showcasing strong competition.
What's Next

Charleston Southern will soon learn about their NCAA Regional qualifiers as they prepare for the NCAA East Regionals scheduled for May 27-30 in Lexington, Kentucky. The team anticipates a promising showing with several athletes likely to compete.

Bottom Line

The Buccaneers solidified their status as a competitive force in men's track and field with strong performances at the Big South Championships. Key athletes have not only set records but are also poised to make a significant impact at the upcoming NCAA Regionals.