The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Lady Techsters track and field team is the intercollegiate track and field program representing the Louisiana Tech University. The school competes in Conference USA in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).[2]
| Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Louisiana Tech |
| Head coach | Gary Stanley (29th season) |
| Conference | C-USA |
| Location | Ruston, La. |
| Outdoor track | Jim Mize Track and Field Complex |
| Nickname | Bulldogs/Lady Techsters |
| Colors | Blue and red[1] |
| Conference Indoor Championships | |
| Men's: 1988, 1999 Women's: 2000, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | |
| Conference Outdoor Championships | |
| Men's: 1961, 1973, 1974, 1988, 1990 Women's: 1999, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | |
NCAA Championships
editJohn Campbell won the shot put at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 1985.[3]
Olympians
edit| Name | Country | Olympiad | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayanna Alexander |  Trinidad and Tobago |
London 2012 | Women's triple jump | 14th |
| Chelsea Hayes |  United States |
London 2012 | Women's long jump | 16th |
| Olivia McKoy |  Jamaica |
Sydney 2000 | Women's javelin throw | 21st |
| Beijing 2008 | Women's javelin throw | 34th | ||
| Jason Morgan | Jamaica |
London 2012 | Men's discus throw | 39th |
World championships
edit| Name | Country | World Championships | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquvis Hart | United States |
2015 IPC Athletics World Championships | Men's 400 meters | 1st |
References
edit- ^ Louisiana Tech University Identity Standards. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ "LATechSports.com Louisiana Tech Athletics - Track & Field". www.latechsports.com. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ "USTFCCCA InfoZone: Men's Meet History by Event ::: USTFCCCA". Retrieved 2024-05-29.
