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]
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. [6] [7]
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