Roberts Breaks Two School Records at Tampa Spartans Classic

TAMPA, Fla. (March 13, 2026) - The Palm Beach Atlantic University men's track team competed at the Tampa Spartans Classic on Friday.

PBA's day was highlighted by a standout performance by Charlie Roberts. He set two school records in the 1500m and the 800m. He took home first place in the 1500m with a time of 3:52.26. Later in the day he earned fifth in the 800m running a 1:54.08.

The Sailfish had several personal records in the 1500m. Alain Flores set a new personal record and placed fifth in the 1500m, running a top-five time in program history (4:00.80). Hans Payne earned ninth with a personal best time of 4:06.46. Jamin Dewitt finished 12^th with a personal best mark of 4:10.34.

Payne set another personal best in the 800m, finishing 11^th with a time of 2:01.89.

Aedon Lydon earned a seventh-place finish in the 5000m with top-three time in program history. Max Buonomo finished 29^th with a time of 15:55.42. Chris Cotilla was right behind him in 30^th with a time of 15:58.19. Michael Kirwan placed 40^th with a time of 16:59.90.

The Sailfish compete again next weekend at the UCF Black & Gold Invite in Orlando, Fla.