Pittsburgh Panthers track and field
College track and field team
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The Pittsburgh Panthers track and field team is the track and field program that represents University of Pittsburgh. The Panthers compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The team is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the Fitzgerald Field House.[2]
| Pittsburgh Panthers track and field | |
|---|---|
| |
| University | University of Pittsburgh |
| Head coach | Alonzo Webb |
| Conference | ACC |
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Outdoor track | Fitzgerald Field House |
| Nickname | Panthers |
| Colors | Blue and gold[1] |
The program is coached by Alonzo Webb.[3] 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.[4]
Ever since Pitt Stadium was destroyed in 1999, the Pitt track and field team has not had an outdoor track facility to train on, unusual amongst NCAA Division I track teams. Nonetheless, students train indoors at the Fitzgerald Field House and there are plans to build an additional 300 m indoor track facility.[5]
Pitt's track and field team has been said to have the most lasting success and impact among all of the Pittsburgh Panthers sports teams. John Woodruff went on to win the gold medal at the 1936 Olympic 800 m.[6]
Postseason
AIAW
The Panthers have had 2 AIAW All-Americans finishing in the top six at the AIAW indoor or outdoor championships.[7]
| AIAW All-Americans | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Championships | Name | Event | Place |
| 1976 Outdoor | Marie Ribik | High jump | 4th |
| 1981 Outdoor | Gwen Murray | 400 meters | 5th |
NCAA
As of 2024[update], a total of 46 men and 16 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.[8][9]