Roland reigns as USTFCCCA Central Region Female Track Athlete of the Year

Northwest Missouri State University senior Melanie Roland has been honored as the 2026 USTFCCCA Central Region Female Track Athlete of the Year. Roland (Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe) produced a pair of All-America performances including a national championship in the 400M at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Emporia, Kan. Roland also anchored the 4x400M relay squad that tallied a second-place finish. Roland became only third Bearcat female to capture an outdoor NCAA championship joining Hiba Mahgoub (200M in 2021) and Tiffany Hughey (400M in 2024). Roland was an MIAA champion this spring in the 400M and the 4x400M relay....