EUGENE, Ore. – Between its 17 national qualifiers, the University of Oregon track and field team racked up 25 All-America honors as announced Tuesday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Ducks’ 25 combined selections are the third most in the country while the Men of Oregon tied for the nation lead with 14 certificates. Individually, a total of 14 student-athletes are three-time All-Americans including Carmela Cardama Baez (3000m, 5000m, DMR) and James West (mile, 3000m, DMR). 2020 USTFCCCA Indoor All-Americans – Men of Oregon: Isaiah Griffith – long jump, triple jump, Cole Hocker – mile, Charlie Hunter – mile, DMR, Jackson Mestler – 5000 meters, Jacob Miller – DMR, Luis Peralta – 800 meters, Cooper Teare – 3000 meters, DMR, Max Vollmer – heptathlon, James West – mile, 3000 meters, DMR. Women of Oregon: Gabby Beauvais – DMR, Carmela Cardama Baez – 3000 meters, 5000 meters, DMR, Taylor Chiotti – DMR, Brianna Duncan – 60 meters, Susan Ejore – 800 meters, DMR, Lexi Ellis – triple jump, Rhesa Foster – long jump, Mathilde Rey – pentathlon. Normal policies dictate All-Americans are awarded based on their performances at the NCAA Championships. However, criteria was adjusted this season due to the cancellation of the 2020 Division I NCAA Indoor Championships, which were to be contested March 13-14 in Albuquerque, N.M. For individual events, all student-athletes listed on the start list for the anticipated event were honored. For the relay events, the four student-athletes who produced the qualifying performance were recognized.
