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]
Postseason
AIAW
The Tigers have had four AIAW All-Americans finishing in the top six at the AIAW Track and Field Championships.[6]
| AIAW All-Americans | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
NCAA
As of 2024, 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]
See also
References
- ^ The University of Memphis Athletic Brand Standards. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ "Memphis Tigers Media Guide" (PDF). University of Memphis Athletics. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ "Memphis Tigers Track and Field Coach". University of Memphis Athletics. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ "Here are the differences between the indoor and outdoor track seasons". ncaa.com. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ "Luke Vaughn brought Memphis track and field its first NCAA title since 1981. Now, he wants more". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ Hubbard, Mike; Pfeifer, Jack. "The early years of Women's collegiate track" (PDF). Track and Field News. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "USTFCCCA InfoZone: Meet History by Event: NCAA Division I Indoor Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ "USTFCCCA InfoZone: Meet History by Event: NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ "4 × 100 meters relay at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 28 December 2024. "Track and Field News NCAA Outdoor m4x1" (PDF). Track and Field News. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
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