Colorado Mesa University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Win Team Omniums at the 2026 USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championships

Competition began on Thursday with the sprint qualification races. In the Women’s Sprint, Rita Fedewa (Fort Collins, Colo.; Belmont Abbey College) and Ella Sabo (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University) moved through to the final. It came down to a deciding third ride on Friday morning, where Fedewa claimed the national title. In the Men’s Sprint, Jackson Clary (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University) and Joshua Trerise (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University) moved through to the final, with Clary earning the Stars and Stripes in a deciding third ride.

Women’s Sprint Results:

1. Rita Fedewa (Fort Collins, Colo.; Belmont Abbey College)

2. Ella Sabo (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

3. Mairen Lawson (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

4. Breanna Winter (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

5. Rue Tomko (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

Men’s Sprint Results:

1. Jackson Clary (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

2. Joshua Trerise (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

3. Javon Ramroop (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

4. Jordan Callum (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

5. James Halverson (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

The Team Pursuit took center stage at the end of the first morning session. Colorado Mesa University’s women's team of Rue Tomko (Grand Junction, Colo.), Ella Sabo (Grand Junction, Colo.), Landrie McLain (Grand Junction, Colo.), and Claire Pekarek (Grand Junction, Colo.) set a time of 4:53.449, which secured them the top spot. On the men’s side, Colorado Mesa University's Jake Sandau (Grand Junction, Colo.), Kalen Brown (Grand Junction, Colo.), Jade Rohde (Grand Junction, Colo.), and Oliver Welcker (Grand Junction, Colo.) won the event in 4:24.943.

Women’s Team Pursuit Results:

1. Colorado Mesa University – 4:53.449

2. Marian University – 5:02.766

3. Savannah College of Art and Design – 5:15.120

4. Piedmont University – 5:41.135

Men’s Team Pursuit Results:

1. Colorado Mesa University – 4:24.943

2. Marian University – 4:26.197

3. Savannah College of Art and Design – 4:34.666

4. Piedmont University – 4:55.059

The Points Race closed out the night on Friday. On the men’s side, Fred Meredith (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University) took a commanding lead after gaining three laps to win the event with 108 points. Preston Eye (Demorest, Ga.; Piedmont University) secured silver, and Alejandro Che (Torrance, Calif.; California State University, Dominguez Hills) earned bronze. The points were close in the women’s race with Sabo and Mairen Lawson (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University) battling for the top spot. By a margin of just two points, Sabo claimed the Stars and Stripes. Lawson earned silver, and Claire Pekarek (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University) secured bronze.

Men’s Points Race Results:

1. Fred Meredith (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

2. Preston Eye (Demorest, Ga.; Piedmont University)

3. Alejandro Che (Torrance, Calif.; California State University, Dominguez Hills)

4. David Kosela (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

5. Jackson Clary (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

Women’s Points Race Results:

1. Ella Sabo (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

2. Mairen Lawson (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

3. Claire Pekarek (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

4. Rue Tomko (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

5. Landrie McLain (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

In the Women’s Kilo Time Trial, Sabo added another jersey to her collection, stopping the clock in a time of 1:13.203. Lawson secured silver, and Rue Tomko (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University) earned bronze. On the men’s side, Meredith claimed the win and set a track record with his time of 1:05.932. James Halverson (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University) earned silver, and Oliver Welcker (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University) rounded it out with bronze.

Women’s Time Trial Results:

1. Ella Sabo (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

2. Mairen Lawson (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

3. Rue Tomko (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

4. Isabella Kroutil (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

5. Claire Kudlata (Milwaukee, Wis.; Marian University)

Men’s Time Trial Results:

1. Fred Meredith (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

2. James Halverson (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

3. Oliver Welcker (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

4. Jackson Clary (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

5. Jonah Hover (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

The Men's Individual Pursuit had 24 riders on the start list. Meredith stopped the clock at 4:37.170, earning gold. In the Women’s Pursuit, Lawson set a new track record and claimed the Stars and Stripes, finishing her 4-kilometer pursuit in a time of 5:03.139.

Men’s Individual Pursuit Results: 

1. Fred Meredith (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

2. David Kosela (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

3. Oliver Welcker (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

4. Kalen Brown (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

5. Sam Mayers (Savannah, Ga.; Savannah College of Art and Design)

Women’s Individual Pursuit Results:

1. Mairen Lawson (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

2. Ella Sabo (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

3. Claire Pekarek (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

4. Landrie McLain (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

5. Anna Zyromski (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

In the Men’s Scratch Race, 27 riders lined up to race for 36 laps and their chance to claim a national title. It came down to the final sprint to the line and a photo finish between Welcker and Meredith, where Welcker narrowly took the win. On the women’s side, 18 riders took the track for their 24-lap scratch race. On the bell lap, Sabo made her move and pushed it over the line first to claim gold.

Men’s Scratch Race Results:

1. Oliver Welcker (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University) 

2. Fred Meredith (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

3. Troy Sanders (Breinigsville, Pa.; Pennsylvania State University)

4. Preston Eye (Demorest, Ga.; Piedmont University)

5. David Kosela (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

Women’s Scratch Race Results:

1. Ella Sabo (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

2. Mairen Lawson (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

3. Valentina Ferreyra (Savannah, Ga.; Savannah College of Art and Design)

4. Andrea Cantu (Wichita Falls, Texas; Midwestern State University)

5. Avery Cavner (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

Marian University threw down a time of 2:09.611 to claim the win in the Co-Ed Team Sprint.

Results:

1. Marian University – 2:09.611

2. Colorado Mesa University – 2:10.573

3. Savannah College of Art and Design – 2:15.993

4. Piedmont University – 2:19.707

5. Belmont Abbey College – 2:20.042

The ultimate award at Collegiate Track Nationals is the Omnium Award. The omnium is the best all-around performance for individuals and teams, Varsity and Club. Marian University's Meredith claimed the Men’s Omnium Title with wins in the Pursuit, Points Race, and Time Trial. Sabo of Colorado Mesa University claimed the Women’s Omnium Title with wins in the Points Race, Scratch Race, and Time Trial. Colorado Mesa University took top honors in the Varsity Team Omnium and Massachusetts Institute of Technology claimed the Club Team Omnium title. 

Men’s Individual Omnium Results:

1. Fred Meredith (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

2. Oliver Welcker (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

3. Jackson Clary (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

Women’s Individual Omnium Results:

1. Ella Sabo (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

2. Mairen Lawson (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian University)

3. Rue Tomko (Grand Junction, Colo.; Colorado Mesa University)

Varsity Team Omnium Results:

1. Colorado Mesa University

2. Marian University 

3. Savannah College of Art and Design

Club Team Omnium Results:

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

2. Kennesaw State University

3. University of Colorado Boulder

Full results for the 2026 USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championships can be found here. 

Photo Credit: Jacob Rytlewski