(l to r) Distance medley team Derek Fiorini, Nathan Newland, Shawn Lindbom and Todd Tolentino congratulate teammate Anthony Luna on his national championship.

Metro State's Anthony Luna became the school's first-ever national champion in either indoor or outdoor track and field, winning the 800m run at the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships on Saturday, March 14, in Houston, Texas.

Luna, a junior, ran the race in 1:51.99, more than a second faster than the closest competitor. His time was also just over a second slower than his school record time of 1:50.53.

The men's distance medley team of Nathan Newland, Derek Fiorini, Shawn Lindbom and Todd Tolentino took fifth and all four members earned All-America honors. Luna became the fifth Roadrunner to earn All-America honors after his victory on Saturday.

Overall, the Roadrunners placed tenth in the nation.

Athletic Director Joan McDermott was in Houston to witness the championships, as were President Stephen Jordan, who currently serves as chair of the NCAA Division II Presidents Council, and his wife Ruthie.