TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona Track & Field and Cross Country head coach Andrew Dubs has announced the signing of an elite 2026 class that brings together world-ranked distance athletes, top international jumpers, and high-impact sprinters and hurdlers. The class is headlined by some of the best young distance runners in the world and supported by a strong lineup of women's and men's track and field signees.

Cross Country Signees

Mercy Chepkemoi

    •    U20 World Rank #12 in cross country

    •    6k: 19:10 (6000 ft)

    •    5000m: 15:33.29

    •    1500m: 4:11.60

    •    Club: South Rift

    •    Brings world-class range and championship experience

Anna Ptaszek

    •    From Dundas, Ontario (St. Mary Catholic)

    •    6k: 20:35

    •    1500m: 4:31.18

    •    One of Canada's top rising distance runners

Audra Huempfner

    •    From Gilbert, Ariz. (Highland HS)

    •    5k XC PR: 18:19

    •    Adds in-state depth and consistency to the developing women's roster

Women's Track & Field Signees

Anja Maraz | Triple Jump

    •    Triple Jump: 13.25m

    •    Hometown: Slovenia

    •    Club: AD Kronos

    •    Coach: Matija Sestak

Addysan Prassas | Sprints

    •    60m: 7.45

    •    100m: 11.65

    •    North Canyon High School (Phoenix, Ariz.)

Saylor McMillon | Sprints

    •    Specializes in 200m & 400m

    •    North Canyon High School (Phoenix, Ariz.)

Men's Track & Field Signees

Remi Mourie | Long Jump

    •    Personal best: 8.05m

    •    Club: Castres Athletisme

    •    Coach: Dominique Canti

Cameron Andrews | Sprints

    •    200m: 20.53

    •    From Renton, Wash.

    •    Transfer from University of the Cumberlands

Jaysaun Smith | 400m

    •    400m: 46.42

    •    From Compton, Calif.

    •    Transfer from University of the Cumberlands

    •    Strengthens Arizona's 400m group and 4x400 relay pool

Cady Key | 110m Hurdles

    •    110H: 13.49

    •    From Katy High School (Houston, Texas)

    •    One of the nation's elite high school hurdlers

Coach Dubs on the 2026 Class

"Im really proud of our staff for the work they all put in to help make this recruiting class come together. The excitement around our program with these signees is evident. 

On the women's side, we aren't done yet, but we believe when we are finished that this will be one of the best signing classes in the country. I'm proud that we cover events on a wide spectrum. What each of these ladies are able to contribute truly makes us a well balanced team that will fight for trophies at the NCAA level.

On the men's side, we added some strong depth in the sprints that will help contribute to elite relays. Adding one of the top hurdlers in the USA, in Cadyn, adds elite talent to our rich hurdle history and the elite group on our current roster. Finally, adding a world class level Long Jumper in Remi Mourie will help provide an immediate impact at the NCAA Championships."