Minnesota Golden Gophers track and field
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| Minnesota Golden Gophers track and field | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | University of Minnesota |
| Head coach | Matt Bingle |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Location | St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Outdoor track | University of Minnesota Track & Field Stadium |
| Nickname | Golden Gophers |
| Colors | Maroon and gold[1] |
| NCAA Outdoor National Championships | |
| Men: 1948[2] | |
The Minnesota Golden Gophers track and field team is the track and field program that represents University of Minnesota. The Golden Gophers compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big Ten Conference. The team is based in St. Paul, Minnesota at the University of Minnesota Track & Field Stadium.[3]
The program is coached by Matt Bingle.[4] The track and field program officially encompasses four teams because the NCAA considers men's and women's indoor track and field and outdoor track and field as separate sports.[5]
Discus thrower Fortune Gordien has won the most NCAA titles of any Golden Gopher athlete, with three from 1946 to 1948. Minnesota won its only national team title at the men's 1948 NCAA track and field championships.[6]
AIAW
The Golden Gophers have had 5 AIAW All-Americans finishing in the top six at the AIAW indoor or outdoor championships.[7]
| AIAW All-Americans | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Championships | Name | Event | Place |
| 1970 Outdoor | Kathleen Pratt | 880 yards | 4th |
| 1970 Outdoor | Kathleen Pratt | Mile run | 3rd |
| 1974 Outdoor | Jane Oas | 440 yards | 4th |
| 1976 Outdoor | Jane Oas | 200 meters | 5th |
| 1976 Outdoor | Jane Oas | 400 meters | 4th |
| 1976 Outdoor | Cathie Twomey | 1500 meters | 6th |
| 1978 Indoor | Cynthia Cox | 880 yards | 6th |
| 1978 Indoor | Cathie Twomey | Mile run | 1st |
| 1978 Indoor | Cathie Twomey | 2 miles | 6th |
| 1980 Indoor | Rocky Racette | 5000 meters | 3rd |
NCAA
As of 2024[update], a total of 114 men and 37 women have achieved individual first-team All-American status at the Division I men's outdoor, women's outdoor, men's indoor, or women's indoor national championships (using the modern criteria of top-8 placing regardless of athlete nationality).[8][9]
