LA CROSSE, Wisc. – Rookie high jumper
Ewan McLeod made his collegiate debut at the 2026 NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships on Friday at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex.
McLeod, who hails from Raynham, Mass., did not clear a height in his first Nationals, but competed in a strong and competitive field of the 22 best high jumpers in the nation.
McLeod earned his spot at Nationals after recording a height of 2.07 meters (6' 9.5") – a personal best mark – to win at the MIT Final Qualifier on Thursday. His mark moved him to 12th overall amongst Division III's high jumpers.
It was a solid rookie outdoor season for McLeod, who competed in nine meets. He opened the campaign with a height of 2.03 meters (6' 7.75") at the Wesleyan J. Elmer Swanson Invite, claiming victory in the event. He went on to post back-to-back runner-up finishes at the Corsair Classic and the Coast Guard Invitational, before finishing fifth at the Tufts Spring Stampede.
After powering his way to second at the Bridgewater Bears Invite, McLeod earned fourth overall at the Little East Championships before making it a 1-2-3 sweep for the Corsairs in the high jump at the Division III New England Championships – as he placed third overall.
