Memphis Tigers track and field | |
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University | University of Memphis |
Head coach | Kevin Robinson |
Conference | AAC |
Location | Memphis, Tennessee |
Outdoor track | Billy J. Murphy Track & Soccer Complex |
Nickname | Tigers |
Colors | Blue and gray[1] |
The Memphis Tigers track and field team is the track and field program that represents University of Memphis. The Tigers compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the American Athletic Conference. The team is based in Memphis, Tennessee at the Billy J. Murphy Track & Soccer Complex.[2]
The program is coached by Kevin Robinson.[3] The track and field program officially encompasses four teams, as the NCAA regards men's and women's indoor track and field and outdoor track and field as separate sports.[4]
In 2018, Luke Vaughn gave Memphis its first national track and field title since 1981 by winning the discus throw.[5]
The Tigers have had four AIAW All-Americans finishing in the top six at the AIAW Track and Field Championships.[6]
AIAW All-Americans | ||||
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Championships | Name | Event | Place | |
1979 Indoor | Wanda Hooker | 60 yards | 6th | |
1979 Indoor | Debra Spencer | 4 × 220 yards relay | 5th | |
Wanda Hooker | ||||
Jill Ford | ||||
Mary Walker | ||||
1979 Outdoor | Wanda Hooker | 200 m | 4th | |
1980 Indoor | Wanda Hooker | 300 m | 3rd |
As of 2024[update], a total of 29 men and 8 women have achieved All-American status at the men's outdoor, women's outdoor, men's indoor, or women's indoor national championships.[7][8]