Bates Bobcast Episode 418: Marathon Man
This week we're catching up with Ryan Smith, from the class of 2023…who won the Vermont City Marathon on Sunday…setting a course record and qualifying for the Olympic Trials. Plus, we chat with our Bobcats of the Week…fresh off their strong showings at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and we preview the NCAA and IRA Championships for the rowing program!
lede photo — rowing (m)<img alt="Try 2" src="https://gobatesbobcats.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/27/Try_2.jpg" /><br /><br />This week we're catching up with Ryan Smith, from the class of 2023…who won the Vermont City Marathon on Sunday…setting a course record and qualifying for the Olympic Trials. Plus, we chat with our Bobcats of the Week…fresh off their strong showings at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and we preview the NCAA and IRA Championships for the rowing program!
Related from the wire
rowing-m--photoMen's rowing places fifth at IRA National Championship
The men's rowing team wrapped up the 2025-26 Bates athletics year by taking fifth place among D3 schools at the IRA National Championship, held Friday and Saturday on Lake Natoma.
rowing-m--photoMen's rowing advances both eights to respective grand finals at IRAs
The Bates men's rowing eights placed third in their respective heats Friday at the IRA National Championship, enough to qualify both crews for Saturday's grand finals on Lake Natoma.
rowing-w--photoWomen's rowing finishes national runner-up at NCAA Championships
The Bates women's rowing team finished national runner-up and the first varsity eight earned a silver medal at the 2026 NCAA Championships, held Friday at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. It's the best finish at NCAAs for the Bobcats since 2022 and the best showing by the 1V since 2021.
rowing-photoBoth Bates crews advance to grand finals at NCAA Rowing Championships
The Bates women's rowing team got the NCAA Championships off to a strong start on Friday morning, as both crews qualified for their respective grand finals, taking place this afternoon at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.