Jauza James inspired Thomas College to a commanding performance at the 2026 Colby Mini-Meet, as the Terriers secured a haul of nine first-place finishes.
Competing at the Harold Alfond Athletic Center in Waterville, James produced a standout individual display in the Men's 600 meters. The Sophomore student from Pembroke timed his race to perfection, crossing the line in 1:31.45 to claim gold and lead a dominant showing for the Thomas College middle-distance group.
The victory was part of a broader surge for the Terriers, who outclassed local rivals Colby College and the University of Maine Farmington across the afternoon. On the men’s side, the team accounted for five victories, with Nick Plamondon taking the 60m in 7.17 seconds and Nolan Garey sprinting to glory in the 200m in 24.01. The field events also bore fruit for the visitors as Kaden Mills jumped 18 feet 0.25 inches to win the long jump, while Thomas Grady secured the weight throw title with a toss of 46 feet 2 inches.
The Thomas College women were equally impressive, matching the men's success with four titles of their own. Nabah Yahya provided the highlight of the women’s program, setting a new school record in the 600 meters with a time of 1:41.14. Her performance was enough to earn a provisional qualification for the NCAA Division III New England Championships.
Kara Anderson claimed the 200m title, while Emma Burr triumphed in the high jump and Eliza Wheeler dominated the weight throw to round off a historic meet for the program. For James, the result continues a fine start to his collegiate career in the United States, further establishing the Berkeley Institute graduate as a rising star in the North Atlantic Conference.
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