York University (NE)

Mason Held '19 is the most decorated athlete in York University history. He wore Panther Blue for four years as a member of Justin Carver’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Team specializing in sprints and relays. 

Held is a five-time NAIA All-American, earning the honor in the 600 meter (three times), 400 meter, and the 4 x 400 meter relay. Two of those races resulted in an NAIA Indoor runner-up finish in the 600 meters. Held is a five-time NCCAA National Champion and a 13-time NCCAA All-American.

He holds 12 school records and was a 13-time KCAC Conference Champion. His records include the 200 meters indoor (21.69), 200 meters outdoor (21.40), 400 meters indoor (47.73), 400 meters outdoor (46.98), and 600 meters indoor (1:17.67). Following his first year, Held and his teammates never lost a 4 x 400 meter relay race at a conference meet.

Because of his outstanding athletic achievements during his years with York University, on this day, October 19, 2024, Mason Held ‘19 is inducted into the York University Athletic Hall of Fame.