| Northwestern Wildcats track and field | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Northwestern University |
| Head coach | Mike Muska |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Location | Evanston, Illinois |
| Outdoor track | Ryan Field |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
| Colors | Purple and white [1] |
The Northwestern Wildcats track and field team was the track and field program that represents Northwestern University. The Wildcats competed in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big Ten Conference. The team was based in Evanston, Illinois at the Ryan Field. [2]
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The track and field and cross country teams were dropped by Northwestern University following the 1987-88 seasons. [2] Both the men's and women's programs were coached by Mike Muska until the year before they were discontinued. [3] The track and field program officially emcompassed four teams because the NCAA considers men's and women's indoor track and field and outdoor track and field as separate sports. [4]
12 individual national titles were won by Wildcat athletes, including two that won three NCAA national titles each. Jim Golliday won titles in the 100 m and 200 m, while Tom Warne won three pole vault titles. [5] [6]
