The cornerstone of the
new york athletic club
Elite athletics is the cornerstone of the New York Athletic Club. It is what sets the Club apart, what gives it its sheen, and what makes the winged foot emblem renowned in athletic arenas all around the world. The NYAC's commitment to athletic excellence began with its founding in 1868 and continues, as steadfast as ever, to this day. The NYAC's athletes are its most visible ambassadors, all committed to the vision of their late teammate, Olympic legend Al Oerter, who stated, "Great things are expected of you when you wear the winged foot."
Recent Highlights
April 15th: Para triathlete Grace Norman was named NYAC Athlete of the Year.
April 25th: Triathlete Beth Potter won the first 2026 WTCS event in Samarkand.
April 26th: The NYAC's Greco-Roman wrestling team won the U.S. Open team title, and four NYAC wrestlers won individual titles.
April 26th: The NYAC men's basketball team won its second consecutive NACAD Men's Basketball Championship, and the NYAC women were runners-up.
May 2nd: Swimmer Gretchen Walsh broke her own world record in the women's 100m butterfly at the Fort Lauderdale Open.
May 3rd: Rowers Teal Cohen, Sam Melvin and Chris Carlson secured victories at the National Selection Regatta.
May 8th: Beka Melelashvili and Cohlton Schultz won gold at the Senior Wrestling Pan-American Championships.
