Ryan Ballad Runs at NCAA Championships
Ballard placed 14th in the 1500m race to close out an incredible career at Wentworth
LA CROSSE, WI. – Senior Ryan Ballard of the Wentworth Institute of Technology men's track & field team ran at the NCAA Championship meet at the Veteran's Memorial Field Sports Complex on Thursday evening. Ballard ran the 1500m race, finishing 14th with a time of 3:51.13.
The Norwalk, Connecticut native has had a sensational career and an outstanding senior season. Ballard is the second Leopard from track & field to compete at the NCAA Championships after qualifying for the meet with a program-record time in the 1500m race on May 9.
Ballard's Performances
Date Meet Event Time
4/4/2026 Springfield Classic 800m (2nd) 1:54.85
4/10/2026 Silfen Invitational 1500m (1st) 3:56.05
4/17/2026 MIT Sean Collier Invite 1500m (5th) 3:49.98
4/26/2026 CNE Championships 1500m (1st) 3:57.17
4/26/2026 CNE Championships 800m (2nd) 1:58.36
5/2/2026 New England D3 Championships 800m (4th) 1:54.63+
5/9/2026 F.I.R.E. Meet 1500m (1st) 3:47.68+
5/21/2026 NCAA Championships 1500m (14th) 3:51.13
+ Denotes program record
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