Bianchi Punches Ticket to NCAA Championships

Wednesday, May 27

Lexington, KY

Boston College

NCAA First Round East Region

Photo by: Paul Criado

Bianchi Punches Ticket to NCAA Championships

May 29, 2026 | Men's Track & Field

Earns final qualifying sport in the 3000m steeplechase

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Mateo Bianchi became the first steeplechaser in nearly 60 years to qualify for the NCAA Championships, as he and the Boston College Track & Field Team competed in the second and final day of competition Saturday evening.

NCAA East First Round

Mateo Bianchi started Friday's action in the 3000m steeplechase, competing in the second of three heats. He battled amongst the top six throughout the race, breaking off in the final laps and crossing the line at 8:39.05. His time was good enough to secure the final qualifying spot and punch his ticket to the NCAA Championships.
Bianchi's time marked a new personal best and school record in the event. He also becomes the first BC athlete to compete in the 3000m steeplechase at an NCAA Championship since Bill Norris in 1967.
In the 5000m Semifinal, Theodor Schucht ran a time of 15:53.78 to finish 13th overall, one spot shy of qualifying for the NCAA Championships.