By: Delanie Gearing, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
WALNUT, Calif. - Cal Poly Pomona track and field opened the 2026 outdoor season at the Ron Kamaka Multis, with three Broncos making their outdoor debuts.
In the decathlon, Evan Johnson led the team with 5,827 points, highlighted by runner-up finishes in the javelin, high jump and pole vault. Sam Coupland scored 5,308 points and claimed event wins in the long jump, pole vault and 1500 meters, marking those as key strengths to open the season.
On the women's side, Esme Pounder totaled 4,121 points in the heptathlon. She recorded second-place finishes in the 100-meter hurdles, high jump and shot put to lead her performance.
The Broncos begin the 2026 outdoor campaign with strong individual finishes and momentum moving forward.
Meet Results:
Decathlon
Evan Johnson: 5,827
Sam Coupland: 5,308
100 Meters
Evan Johnson: 11.54
Sam Coupland: 11.64
Long Jump
Sam Coupland: 6.39m
Evan Johnson: 6.13m
Shot Put
Evan Johnson: 10.09m
Sam Coupland: 9.48m
High Jump
Evan Johnson: 1.80m
400 Meters
Sam Coupland: 53.52
Evan Johnson: 56.22
110 Meter Hurdles
Sam Coupland: 15.84
Evan Johnson: 16.05
Discus Throw
Evan Johnson: 32.61m
Sam Coupland: 27.91m
Pole Vault
Sam Coupland: 4.20m
Evan Johnson: 4.00m
Javelin Throw
Evan Johnson: 50.79m
Sam Coupland: 37.49m
1500 Meters
Sam Coupland: 5:02.57
Evan Johnson: 5:42.78
Heptathlon
Esme Pounder: 4,121
100 Meter Hurdles
Esme Pounder: 15.76
High Jump
Esme Pounder: 1.55m
Shot Put
Esme Pounder: 9.89m
200 Meters
Esme Pounder: 27.98
Long Jump
Esme Pounder: 5.28m
Javelin Throw
Esme Pounder: 20.91m
800 Meters
Esme Pounder: 2:37.46
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