Columbia Athletics has unveiled its latest “All-31 Sport” photo, showcasing student-athletes from each of the university’s varsity teams. The photograph was taken at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, with the Unisphere as the backdrop.
This marks the eighth edition of the series, which began in 2015. Photographers Michael F. McLaughlin and Mark Smith captured the image, while Carlisle Stockton of Stockton Photo, Inc. handled editing.
The Unisphere, built for the 1964 New York World’s Fair, is located near the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and Citi Field. It features reliefs of continents and mountain ranges, three orbital rings symbolizing early satellites, and lights indicating world capitals.
Peter Pilling, Columbia’s Campbell Family Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education, said: “The All-31 Team Photo is a powerful reflection of who we are as Columbia Athletics. Bringing together student-athletes from every program in an iconic New York City setting underscores the collective pride and distinctive experience that defines competing at Columbia. It’s an experience that truly can happen ‘ONLY HERE.'”
Alex Oberweger, Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Communications, added: “For the second consecutive year, we are grateful for the continued cooperation of the New York City Parks Department for ensuring that we could capture this iconic location in our All-31 Photo. In particular, we thank Michelle Young and Danny Miller from NYC Parks for helping arrange this collaboration.”
Previous editions have featured various notable locations such as Low Library (2015), Revson Plaza (2021), Hoboken with a view of Manhattan (2016), Times Square (2018), Bethesda Terrace in Central Park (2022), Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center (2023), and Hunters Point Park in Long Island City (2024).
