Rutgers track and field will have a heavy Scarlet Knights presence at the 2026 FISU America Games, with director of track & field and cross country Bobby Farrell earning a spot on Team USA’s coaching staff and nine Rutgers athletes set to compete in Lima, Peru.
Farrell was named an assistant coach for the sprints group, and he’ll be part of the U.S. delegation at the event, which runs from July 20 through August 1. He said, "I'm very honored and excited to have the opportunity to coach a USA team," said Farrell.
"It's going to be a great experience being surrounded by elite coaches and athletes. I can't wait to get down to Peru and win some medals."
The Rutgers contingent includes Tey'ana Ames, Donavan Anderson, Charlee Crawford, Paige Floriea, Brian O'Sullivan Kevin O'Sullivan, Sincere Robinson, Chris Serrao and Bryce Tucker.
The Scarlet Knights head into the meet after a strong 2026 season that produced a program-record 28 athletes who qualified for the NCAA East First Round. Rutgers also sent five athletes to the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships in 2026, with Serrao and the O'Sullivan brothers reaching the indoor meet and Floriea competing at the outdoor championships.
The FISU America Games are being held for the fourth time and take place every two years. Athletes must be enrolled in, or have recently graduated from, a college or university in their home country and be a citizen of the country they represent. The competition includes athletes from more than 18 countries across North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
Rutgers athletes will be spread across the final three days of competition. Ames is entered in the shot put on July 30, while Serrao will run the 110-meter hurdles and Tucker the 400-meter hurdles that same day.
On July 31, Crawford will race in the 400-meter, Floriea will be part of the 4x100-meter relay, and both Brian O'Sullivan and Kevin O'Sullivan will compete in pole vault. Serrao is also slated for the 4x100-meter relay.
The final day, August 1, brings a busy slate for the Scarlet Knights. Anderson is set for the triple jump, Crawford and Tucker are both listed for the 4x400-meter relay, Floriea will take on the long jump and the 4x400-meter relay, and Robinson is entered in the long jump.
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