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| The program is coached by ] and ] (distance).<ref name=mg /> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2024-12-05/here-are-differences-between-indoor-and-outdoor-track-seasons|title=Here are the differences between the indoor and outdoor track seasons|website=ncaa.com|access-date=27 December 2024}}</ref> | The program is coached by ] and ] (distance).<ref name=mg /> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2024-12-05/here-are-differences-between-indoor-and-outdoor-track-seasons|title=Here are the differences between the indoor and outdoor track seasons|website=ncaa.com|access-date=27 December 2024}}</ref> | ||
| Several 49ers attempted to make the Olympic team at the ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Three 49ers hold onto Olympic hope |url=https://independenttribune.com/sports/three-49ers-hold-onto-olympic-hope/article_6c024704-31ba-11ef-a5a2-97edb000bd4f.html |website=Independent Tribune |access-date=27 December 2024 |language=en |date=23 June 2024}}</ref> ] represented |
Several 49ers attempted to make the Olympic team at the ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Three 49ers hold onto Olympic hope |url=https://independenttribune.com/sports/three-49ers-hold-onto-olympic-hope/article_6c024704-31ba-11ef-a5a2-97edb000bd4f.html |website=Independent Tribune |access-date=27 December 2024 |language=en |date=23 June 2024}}</ref> Former 49ers athlete ] represented Liberia in the ].<ref>{{Tilastopaja|315}}</ref> | ||
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Collegetrack & field team For information on all University of North Carolina at Charlotte sports, see Charlotte 49ers.
| Charlotte 49ers track and field | |
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| University | University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
| Head coach | Bob Olesen Joseph Lynn (distance) |
| Conference | AAC |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Outdoor track | Irwin Belk Track and Field Center/Transamerica Field |
| Nickname | 49ers |
| Colors | Green and white |
The Charlotte 49ers track and field team is the track and field program that represents University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The 49ers compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the American Athletic Conference. The team is based in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Irwin Belk Track and Field Center/Transamerica Field.
The program is coached by Bob Olesen and Joseph Lynn (distance). 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.
Several 49ers attempted to make the Olympic team at the 2024 United States Olympic trials. Former 49ers athlete Abraham Morlu represented Liberia in the 2000 Olympic 4 × 100 m.
Postseason
A total of 6 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.
| First Team All-Americans | ||||
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| Team | Championships | Name | Event | Place |
| Men's | 2000 Outdoor | Rephel Martin | Triple jump | 7th |
| Men's | 2001 Outdoor | William Montgomery | Long jump | 6th |
| Men's | 2002 Outdoor | William Montgomery | Long jump | 7th |
| Women's | 2005 Indoor | Cassie Ficken | 3000 meters | 7th |
| Women's | 2006 Outdoor | Shareese Woods | 200 meters | 6th |
| Women's | 2007 Indoor | Shareese Woods | 200 meters | 4th |
| Women's | 2007 Outdoor | Shareese Woods | 200 meters | 6th |
| Men's | 2016 Outdoor | Trey McRae | High jump | 3rd |
| Women's | 2017 Indoor | Victoria Merriweather | Weight throw | 3rd |
| Women's | 2017 Outdoor | Caroline Sang | 10,000 meters | 8th |
| Men's | 2021 Outdoor | Terrell Adams | Discus throw | 8th |
| Men's | 2022 Outdoor | Justin Leaston | 110 meters hurdles | 7th |
| Women's | 2024 Indoor | Riley Felts | Pole vault | 2nd |
| Women's | 2024 Outdoor | Riley Felts | Pole vault | 2nd |
See also
- Category:Charlotte 49ers men's track and field athletes
- Category:Charlotte 49ers women's track and field athletes
References
- "49ers Color System". Charlotte 49ers Brand Standards (PDF). 23 June 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ "Charlotte 49ers Media Guide" (PDF). University of North Carolina at Charlotte Athletics. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- "Here are the differences between the indoor and outdoor track seasons". ncaa.com. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- "Three 49ers hold onto Olympic hope". Independent Tribune. 23 June 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- Charlotte 49ers track and field at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- "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.
External links
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