Sophia Gorriaran sets new NCAA record at the Saucony Battle for Boston

Boston, MA

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, during the first-ever Saucony Battle for Boston, Sophia Gorriaran established a new NCAA record in the 1,000m event. She maintained an even pace, with her first lap being the quickest at 30.80 seconds. She then continued with several 31-second laps, slowing slightly through the 800 meters with a 32.3-second lap. Demonstrating her fitness and strength, she completed her final lap in 31.3 seconds to secure the record.

At the start of the women's 1000m with Michaela Myers, Sophia Gorriaran and Dylan McEhlinney at the Saucony Battle for Boston on February 22, 2026 in Boston, MA.

Action during the second lap of the women's 1000m with Michaela Myers and Sophia Gorriaran at the Saucony Battle for Boston on February 22, 2026 in Boston, MA.

Sophia Gorriaran staying close to pacer Michaela Myers during the women's 1000m at the Saucony Battle for Boston on February 22, 2026 in Boston, MA.

Sophia Gorriaran finishes with a new NCAA record, 2:37.72 in the women's 1000m at the Saucony Battle for Boston on February 22, 2026 in Boston, MA.

Dylan McEhlinney finishes in 2:48.72 in the women's mile at the Saucony Battle for Boston on February 22, 2026 in Boston, MA.