Union College Athletics

Justin Sievert racked up the honors at the national, regional and conference level as a decorated member of the Union College men's track & field team and also was a four-year stalwart on the defensive line for the Union football team during his time on campus from 1999-03.
 
A four-time NCAA Championships qualifier, Sievert became just the third Union field athlete to earn multiple USTFCCCA All-America honors, placing fourth in the shot put at the 2002 outdoor championships and taking eighth in 2003. His second honor capped an incredible senior year that saw Sievert earn USTFCCCA Atlantic Regional Athlete of the Year, New York State Field Athlete of the Year and UCAA (now Liberty League) Indoor Track Field Athlete of the Year honors. The thrower was a six-time state champion and UCAA champion between the shot put and discus, and a two-time ECAC champion in the shot put. Named the UCAA Field Athlete of the Meet in each of his final four conference championships, he still holds conference championship and association records in the outdoor shot put, with his mark of 16.65 meters still the longest shot put recorded by a Liberty League athlete since 1995.
 
In addition to his time with the track & field team, Sievert also was a four-year starter and senior captain on the gridiron, earning a pair of All-Liberty League accolades at defensive tackle. The team boasted a 32-11 record during his tenure and made three postseason appearances, including the 2000 NCAA Tournament. He finished his career with 131 tackles, 10 sacks and five fumble recoveries.
 
As a senior, Sievert was the recipient of the Athletic Department Director's Cup, awarded to a Union student-athlete who has demonstrated sustained competitive excellence. He also earned top male athlete honors in his final two years, winning the William B. Jaffe '26 Athletic Award and the William A. Pike '60 Award.