Richard Alexander

Biography

Richard Alexander, who is now in his 15th season, returned to Bucknell as an assistant coach in 2010 after completing his own successful student-athlete career as a Bison from 1999-2003. In his current position, Alexander works with Bucknell’s sprinters and hurdlers, and he previously coached the jumpers and multi-event athletes. Alexandra Lea flashed in her freshman season (2024-25) winning Rookie of the Meet at the Patriot League Indoor & Outdoor Championships. Lea won the 200 and 400-meter dashes at the 2025 PL Outdoor Championship, setting the school record in both events and the meet record in the 400-meter. Meghan Quinn flourished under his leadership, breaking nine school records and winning several gold medals at Patriot League Indoor and Outdoor Championships. Alexander’s impact since rejoining the team can be seen most readily by the success of graduates Andrew Powell and Christian Lupica. Powell won the Patriot League title in the heptathlon in 2011 and 2012. He also reclaimed his decathlon title in 2012 and set program records in both multi events. Lupica was the 2014 PL Track Athlete of the Meet after sweeping the 110 and 400-meter hurdles. Lupica has four career Patriot League gold medals and holds seven school records. As a member of the Bucknell track and field team, Alexander was a four-year letterwinner and served as a two-year captain. In 2002, he earned All-Patriot League recognition after finishing runner-up in the 110 hurdles at the league championships.