Charlotte 49ers track and field
| Charlotte 49ers track and field | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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[1] |
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.[2]
The program is coached by Bob Olesen and Joseph Lynn (distance).[2] 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.[3]
Several 49ers attempted to make the Olympic team at the 2024 United States Olympic trials.[4] Former 49ers athlete Abraham Morlu represented Liberia in the 2000 Olympic 4 × 100 m.[5]
Postseason
[edit]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.[6][7]
| First Team All-Americans | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
[edit]- Category:Charlotte 49ers men's track and field athletes
- Category:Charlotte 49ers women's track and field athletes
References
[edit]- ^ "49ers Color System". Charlotte 49ers Brand Standards (PDF). 23 June 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ a b "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.