August 4, 2010

Track and Field Garners Men’s, Women’s Team Academic Recognition

Both the men's and women's track and field teams garnered All-Academic honors (David Silverman).

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. –
Both the Harvard men’s and women’s track and field teams attained United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic status, the organization announced Wednesday. This marks the third straight year that both squads have received the accolade.

The women’s squad checked in with a team grade-point average of 3.42, placing among the top 20 in terms of GPA for the third year in a row. The men’s team compiled a GPA of 3.27, keeping them within the top 10 teams in the nation, in terms of GPA, for the third consecutive season. The men’s team also helped the Ivy League tie the Big 12 Conference for most men’s team represented with six.

Teams are selected as a result of a cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or better in a given academic year.

For a full list of men's teams, click here.

For a full list of women's team, click here.