LSU Tigers track and field
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The LSU Tigers track and field team represents Louisiana State University
in NCAA Division I men's indoor and outdoor track and field
.
titles between 1913 and 1922. During its short period of membership in the Southern
Intercollegiate Conference (now known as the Southern Conference
) the team also won three consecutive conference titles. In 1933 the school joined the Southeastern Conference
and the track & field team wasted no time making a name for itself, winning the inaugural SEC track & field title as well as the NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
, the first NCAA championship in any sport for LSU.
Since then the LSU men's track & field program has remained competitive, winning back-to-back NCAA outdoor titles in 1989 and 1990. In 2001 the Tigers won their first indoor NCAA title. LSU won its 4th outdoor title in 2002 and second indoor title in 2004. The Tigers continue to field strong teams as they finished NCAA outdoor runners-up in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
, the facility has a seating capacity
of 5,680.
The indoor facility is the Carl Maddox Field House
. It is named for former athletics director Carl Maddox
, who was a driving force in getting the Field House built in 1975. It has a seating capacity
of 3,000.
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
in NCAA Division I men's indoor and outdoor track and field
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
.
History
LSU men's track & field had its beginning in 1897. In the early history of the program, the team won six Southern Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationSouthern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association was one of the first collegiate athletic conferences in the United States. Twenty-seven of the current Division I FBS football programs were members of this conference at some point, as were at least 19 other schools...
titles between 1913 and 1922. During its short period of membership in the Southern
Intercollegiate Conference (now known as the Southern Conference
Southern Conference
The Southern Conference is a Division I college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Southern Conference football teams compete in the Football Championship Subdivision . Member institutions are located in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North...
) the team also won three consecutive conference titles. In 1933 the school joined the Southeastern Conference
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
and the track & field team wasted no time making a name for itself, winning the inaugural SEC track & field title as well as the NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
The NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship is an annual collegiate outdoor track and field competition for men organised by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It has three divisions: Division I, II, and III. Athlete's individual performances earn points for their institution and...
, the first NCAA championship in any sport for LSU.
Since then the LSU men's track & field program has remained competitive, winning back-to-back NCAA outdoor titles in 1989 and 1990. In 2001 the Tigers won their first indoor NCAA title. LSU won its 4th outdoor title in 2002 and second indoor title in 2004. The Tigers continue to field strong teams as they finished NCAA outdoor runners-up in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Team Finishes
| Year | SEC Indoor | NCAA Indoor | SEC Outdoor | NCAA Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | * | * | 1st | 1st |
| 1934 | * | * | 1st | 3rd |
| 1935 | * | * | 1st | 7th(t) |
| 1936 | * | * | 1st | dnc |
| 1937 | * | * | 2nd | dnc |
| 1938 | * | * | 1st | dnc |
| 1939 | * | * | 1st | 17th(t) |
| 1940 | * | * | 1st | 5th |
| 1941 | * | * | 1st | 5th |
| 1942 | * | * | 1st | 20th(t) |
| 1943 | * | * | 1st | dnc |
| 1944 | * | * | 2nd | dnc |
| 1945 | * | * | 2nd | 19th |
| 1946 | * | * | 1st | 15th |
| 1947 | * | * | 1st | dnc |
| 1948 | * | * | 1st | 52rd(t) |
| 1949 | * | * | 2nd | dnc |
| 1950 | * | * | 2nd | dnc |
| 1951 | * | * | 1st | dnc |
| 1952 | * | * | 5th | 17th(t) |
| 1953 | * | * | 6th | dnc |
| 1954 | * | * | 2nd | dnc |
| 1955 | * | * | 5th | dnc |
| 1956 | * | * | 3rd | dnc |
| 1957 | 1st | * | 1st | dnc |
| 1958 | dnc | * | 1st | dnc |
| 1959 | dnc | * | 1st | dnc |
| 1960 | dnc | * | 1st | dnc |
| 1961 | 5th | * | 2nd | dnc |
| 1962 | dnc | * | 2nd | 41st(t) |
| 1963 | 1st | * | 1st | dnc |
| 1964 | 3rd | * | 3rd | 18th(t) |
| 1965 | 2nd | 13th(t) | 3rd | 53rd |
| 1966 | 3rd | dnc | 3rd | 39th(t) |
| 1967 | 4th | dnc | 3rd | 19th(t) |
| 1968 | 7th | dnc | 5th | dnc |
| 1969 | 3rd | dnc | 3rd | dnc |
| 1970 | 5th | dnc | 2nd | dnc |
| 1971 | 4th | dnc | 4th | dnc |
| 1972 | 4th | dnc | 3rd | dnc |
| 1973 | 5th | dnc | 3rd | dnc |
| 1974 | 4th | 43rd(t) | 3rd | 21st(t) |
| 1975 | 2nd | 21st(t) | 3rd | 21st(t) |
| 1976 | 6th | 14th(t) | 8th | dnc |
| 1977 | 8th | dnc | 7th | dnc |
| 1978 | 4th | 32rd(t) | 6th | dnc |
| 1979 | 4th | dnc | 4th | 8th(t) |
| 1980 | 2nd | 11th | 4th | 13th(t) |
| 1981 | 3rd | dnc | 5th | 16th |
| 1982 | 6th | 31st(t) | 6th | 40th(t) |
| 1983 | 8th | dnc | 8th | dnc |
| 1984 | 3rd | 39th(t) | 7th | dnc |
| 1985 | 4th | dnc | 4th | 50th(t) |
| 1986 | 2nd | 13th(t) | 2nd | 13th |
| 1987 | 4th | 11th | 3rd | 5th |
| 1988 | 2nd | 4th | 1st | 5th(t) |
| 1989 | 1st | 6th(t) | 1st | 1st |
| 1990 | 1st | 5th(t) | 1st | 1st |
| 1991 | 2nd | 39th(t) | 2nd | 6th |
| 1992 | 4th | 5th(t) | 3rd | 7th |
| 1993 | 3rd | 12th | 2nd | 2nd |
| 1994 | 4th | 53rd(t) | 3rd | 6th(t) |
| 1995 | 4th | 14th(t) | 3rd | 3rd |
| 1996 | 6th | 9th(t) | 3rd | 7th |
| 1997 | 5th | 10th(t) | 3rd | 27th(t) |
| 1998 | 2nd | 19th(t) | 2nd | 4th(t) |
| 1999 | 6th | 7th(t) | 5th | 9th(t) |
| 2000 | 2nd | 7th(t) | 2nd | 5th |
| 2001 | 2nd | 1st | 6th | 5th |
| 2002 | 4th | 3rd | 4th | 1st |
| 2003 | 6th | 3rd | 6th | 4th |
| 2004 | 4th | 1st | 5th | 3rd |
| 2005 | 6th | 20th(t) | 5th | 3rd |
| 2006 | 4th | 2nd | 4th | 2nd |
| 2007 | 4th | 10th(t) | 2nd | 2nd |
| 2008 | 2nd | 4th | 2nd | 2nd(t) |
Team
Indoor
| Year | Event | Athlete(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 600 Yards | Leland Albright |
| 1976 | 60 Hurdles | Allen Misher |
| 1987 | 1,000 Meters | Robin van Helden Robin van Helden Robin Arthur Anthony van Helden is a retired middle-distance runner from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988.-References:... |
| 1992 | High Jump | Tom Lange |
| 2000 | Pole Vault | Russ Buller |
| 2001 | 4x400 Relay | Lueroy Colquhoun, Alleyne Francique Alleyne Francique Alleyne Jeremy Francique is a retired Grenadian athlete who specialized in 400 metres, his personal best being 44.47 seconds set in 2004. He is the 400m two time world indoor champion in 2004 and 2006.... , Robert Parham Robert Parham Robert Parham is an American retired kickboxer and former five time World Kickboxing Champion and former four time Sport Karate Champion. His kickboxing record was 17-1 with 9 knockouts... , Pedro Tunon |
| Triple Jump | Walter Davis Walter Davis (athletics) Walter L. Davis is an African American athlete competing in the triple jump and occasionally in the long jump. He was born in Lafayette, LouisianaDavis won the 2005 World Outdoor & 2006 World Indoor Championships.... |
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| 2002 | Triple Jump | Walter Davis Walter Davis (athletics) Walter L. Davis is an African American athlete competing in the triple jump and occasionally in the long jump. He was born in Lafayette, LouisianaDavis won the 2005 World Outdoor & 2006 World Indoor Championships.... |
| 400 Meters | Alleyne Francique Alleyne Francique Alleyne Jeremy Francique is a retired Grenadian athlete who specialized in 400 metres, his personal best being 44.47 seconds set in 2004. He is the 400m two time world indoor champion in 2004 and 2006.... |
|
| 2003 | 4x400 Relay | Bennie Brazell Bennie Brazell Bennie Brazell is an American football wide receiver for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft... , Pete Coley, Marlon Greensword, Kelly Willie Kelly Willie Kelly Willie is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 metres.He ran for the American 4 x 400 metres relay team at the 2004 Olympics, but only in the qualifying heats as Otis Harris and Jeremy Wariner were rested to be fully fit for the final.With strong American 400 metre... |
| 2004 | Long Jump | John Moffitt John Moffitt John Moffitt is an American long jumper. His breakthrough came in 2004 when he became NCAA indoor and outdoor champion, improved his personal best by 45 centimeters and won the silver medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics behind countryfellow Dwight Phillips... |
| Triple Jump | LeJuan Simon LeJuan Simon LeJuan Waynesley Simon was a Trinidad and Tobago triple jumper.-Athletic career:... |
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| 2006 | 4x400 Relay | Xavier Carter Xavier Carter Xavier Carter is an American professional track and field athlete. He attended Louisiana State University and was a star on the track and field team as well a member of the football team. Prior to LSU, Xavier Carter graduated from Palm Bay Senior High School in Melbourne, FL... , Reginald Dardar, Melville Rogers Melville Rogers Melville F. Rogers was a Canadian figure skater and figure skating judge... , Kelly Willie Kelly Willie Kelly Willie is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 metres.He ran for the American 4 x 400 metres relay team at the 2004 Olympics, but only in the qualifying heats as Otis Harris and Jeremy Wariner were rested to be fully fit for the final.With strong American 400 metre... |
| 400 Meters | Xavier Carter Xavier Carter Xavier Carter is an American professional track and field athlete. He attended Louisiana State University and was a star on the track and field team as well a member of the football team. Prior to LSU, Xavier Carter graduated from Palm Bay Senior High School in Melbourne, FL... |
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| 2008 | 60 Meters | Richard Thompson Richard Thompson (athlete) Richard "Torpedo" Thompson is a sprinter from Cascade, Trinidad and Tobago who specializes in the 100 metres. He was the silver medalist in the event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, running a personal best of 9.89 seconds.... |
Outdoor
| Year | Event | Athlete(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | Pole Vault | Matt Gordy |
| 440 Yards | Glenn Hardin Glenn Hardin Glenn Foster "Slats" Hardin was an American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1936 Summer Olympics.... |
|
| 220 Hurdles | Glenn Hardin Glenn Hardin Glenn Foster "Slats" Hardin was an American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1936 Summer Olympics.... |
|
| Shot Put | Jack Torrance | |
| 1934 | 440 Yards | Glenn Hardin Glenn Hardin Glenn Foster "Slats" Hardin was an American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1936 Summer Olympics.... |
| 220 Hurdles | Glenn Hardin Glenn Hardin Glenn Foster "Slats" Hardin was an American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1936 Summer Olympics.... |
|
| Shot Put | Jack Torrance | |
| 1941 | Long Jump | Billy Brown |
| 1964 | 400 Hurdles | Billy Hardin |
| 1967 | Javelin | Delmon McNabb |
| 1975 | 120 Hurdles | Larry Shipp Larry Shipp Larry Shipp Jr. is an American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Georgia Force of the Arena Football League.-Alabama Vipers:In 2009, Shipp signed to play with the Alabama Vipers of af2... |
| 1979 | 4x400 Relay | Efrem Coley, Greg Hill, Pearson Jordan, ReVey Scott |
| 1987 | 110 Hurdles | Eric Reid Eric Reid Eric Reid is the television play-by-play announcer for the Miami Heat and college football on Sun Sports.Reid has been with the Heat since the team's inaugural season. He was the Heat's color analyst for three seasons before taking over play-by-play duties in 1991, and has been their play-by-play... |
| 1988 | Decathlon | Mikael Olander Mikael Olander Mikael Olander is a retired decathlete from Sweden, who finished in 17th place at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. He is a one-time national champion in the men's decathlon.-Achievements:-References:... |
| 1989 | Discus | John Nichols |
| 1990 | Long Jump | Llewellyn Starks Llewellyn Starks Llewellyn Starks is a retired male long jumper from the United States, who competed in the 1980s and the early 1990s for his country. He set his personal best in the men's long jump event on July 7, 1991 at a meet in Rhede.... |
| 1992 | 10,000 Meters | Terry Thornton |
| Shot Put | Simon Williams | |
| 1992 | 4x100 Relay | Reggie Jones Reggie Jones (wide receiver) Reginald Lee Jones is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He played for the Carolina Panthers , the Kansas City Chiefs , and the San Diego Chargers . He finished his career with the Ottawa Renegades of the CFL, where he caught 28 passes in... , Chris King, Jason Sanders, Bryant Williams |
| 1993 | 4x100 Relay | Reggie Jones Reggie Jones (wide receiver) Reginald Lee Jones is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He played for the Carolina Panthers , the Kansas City Chiefs , and the San Diego Chargers . He finished his career with the Ottawa Renegades of the CFL, where he caught 28 passes in... , Glenroy Gilbert Glenroy Gilbert Glenroy John Gilbert is a Canadian former athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics.... , Chris King, Fabian Muyaba |
| 1994 | 4x100 Relay | Eddie Kennison Eddie Kennison Edward Joseph "Eddie" Kennison, III is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams 18th overall in the 1996 NFL Draft... , Fabian Muyaba, Derrick Thymes, Bryant Williams |
| 1995 | Decathlon | Mario Sategna |
| 1996 | 200 Meters | Rohsaan Griffin Rohsaan Griffin Rohsaan Griffin is a retired American sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres.He was born in Texas City. He finished fifth at the 1997 World Indoor Championships and sixth at the 1999 World Indoor Championships... |
| 1998 | 200 Meters | Curtis Perry |
| 1999 | Triple Jump | LeVar Anderson |
| 2000 | Pole Vault | Russ Buller |
| 2001 | Triple Jump | Walter Davis Walter Davis (athletics) Walter L. Davis is an African American athlete competing in the triple jump and occasionally in the long jump. He was born in Lafayette, LouisianaDavis won the 2005 World Outdoor & 2006 World Indoor Championships.... |
| 2002 | 4x100 Relay | Bennie Brazell Bennie Brazell Bennie Brazell is an American football wide receiver for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft... , Pete Coley, Walter Davis Walter Davis (athletics) Walter L. Davis is an African American athlete competing in the triple jump and occasionally in the long jump. He was born in Lafayette, LouisianaDavis won the 2005 World Outdoor & 2006 World Indoor Championships.... , Robert Parham Robert Parham Robert Parham is an American retired kickboxer and former five time World Kickboxing Champion and former four time Sport Karate Champion. His kickboxing record was 17-1 with 9 knockouts... |
| Decathlon | Claston Bernard Claston Bernard Claston Bernard is a Jamaican decathlete. He won Commonwealth Gold in 2002. His personal best in decathlon is 8290 points, achieved in May 2005 in Götzis.-Achievements:-External links:... |
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| Long Jump | Walter Davis Walter Davis (athletics) Walter L. Davis is an African American athlete competing in the triple jump and occasionally in the long jump. He was born in Lafayette, LouisianaDavis won the 2005 World Outdoor & 2006 World Indoor Championships.... |
|
| Triple Jump | Walter Davis Walter Davis (athletics) Walter L. Davis is an African American athlete competing in the triple jump and occasionally in the long jump. He was born in Lafayette, LouisianaDavis won the 2005 World Outdoor & 2006 World Indoor Championships.... |
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| 2003 | 4x100 Relay | Bennie Brazell Bennie Brazell Bennie Brazell is an American football wide receiver for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft... , Pete Coley, Robert Parham Robert Parham Robert Parham is an American retired kickboxer and former five time World Kickboxing Champion and former four time Sport Karate Champion. His kickboxing record was 17-1 with 9 knockouts... , Kelly Willie Kelly Willie Kelly Willie is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 metres.He ran for the American 4 x 400 metres relay team at the 2004 Olympics, but only in the qualifying heats as Otis Harris and Jeremy Wariner were rested to be fully fit for the final.With strong American 400 metre... |
| 4x400 Relay | Bennie Brazell Bennie Brazell Bennie Brazell is an American football wide receiver for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft... , Pete Coley, Robert Parham Robert Parham Robert Parham is an American retired kickboxer and former five time World Kickboxing Champion and former four time Sport Karate Champion. His kickboxing record was 17-1 with 9 knockouts... , Kelly Willie Kelly Willie Kelly Willie is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 metres.He ran for the American 4 x 400 metres relay team at the 2004 Olympics, but only in the qualifying heats as Otis Harris and Jeremy Wariner were rested to be fully fit for the final.With strong American 400 metre... |
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| 2004 | Long Jump | John Moffitt John Moffitt John Moffitt is an American long jumper. His breakthrough came in 2004 when he became NCAA indoor and outdoor champion, improved his personal best by 45 centimeters and won the silver medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics behind countryfellow Dwight Phillips... |
| 2005 | 4x400 Relay | Bennie Brazell Bennie Brazell Bennie Brazell is an American football wide receiver for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft... , Xavier Carter Xavier Carter Xavier Carter is an American professional track and field athlete. He attended Louisiana State University and was a star on the track and field team as well a member of the football team. Prior to LSU, Xavier Carter graduated from Palm Bay Senior High School in Melbourne, FL... , Reginald Dardar, Kelly Willie Kelly Willie Kelly Willie is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 metres.He ran for the American 4 x 400 metres relay team at the 2004 Olympics, but only in the qualifying heats as Otis Harris and Jeremy Wariner were rested to be fully fit for the final.With strong American 400 metre... |
| 2006 | 4x400 Relay | Xavier Carter Xavier Carter Xavier Carter is an American professional track and field athlete. He attended Louisiana State University and was a star on the track and field team as well a member of the football team. Prior to LSU, Xavier Carter graduated from Palm Bay Senior High School in Melbourne, FL... , Reginald Dardar, Melville Rogers Melville Rogers Melville F. Rogers was a Canadian figure skater and figure skating judge... , Kelly Willie Kelly Willie Kelly Willie is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 metres.He ran for the American 4 x 400 metres relay team at the 2004 Olympics, but only in the qualifying heats as Otis Harris and Jeremy Wariner were rested to be fully fit for the final.With strong American 400 metre... |
| 4x100 Relay | Xavier Carter Xavier Carter Xavier Carter is an American professional track and field athlete. He attended Louisiana State University and was a star on the track and field team as well a member of the football team. Prior to LSU, Xavier Carter graduated from Palm Bay Senior High School in Melbourne, FL... , Marvin Stevenson, Richard Thompson Richard Thompson (athlete) Richard "Torpedo" Thompson is a sprinter from Cascade, Trinidad and Tobago who specializes in the 100 metres. He was the silver medalist in the event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, running a personal best of 9.89 seconds.... , Kelly Willie Kelly Willie Kelly Willie is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 metres.He ran for the American 4 x 400 metres relay team at the 2004 Olympics, but only in the qualifying heats as Otis Harris and Jeremy Wariner were rested to be fully fit for the final.With strong American 400 metre... |
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| 100 Meters | Xavier Carter Xavier Carter Xavier Carter is an American professional track and field athlete. He attended Louisiana State University and was a star on the track and field team as well a member of the football team. Prior to LSU, Xavier Carter graduated from Palm Bay Senior High School in Melbourne, FL... |
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| 400 Meters | Xavier Carter Xavier Carter Xavier Carter is an American professional track and field athlete. He attended Louisiana State University and was a star on the track and field team as well a member of the football team. Prior to LSU, Xavier Carter graduated from Palm Bay Senior High School in Melbourne, FL... |
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| 2007 | 400 Hurdles | Isa Phillips Isa Phillips Isa Phillips is a Jamaican hurdling athlete who specialises in the 400 metres hurdles.The Kingston native made his international debut at the 2001 World Youth Championships in Athletics, finishing sixth in the 400 m hurdles semi-finals. He won the national under-18s championship in the event... |
| 2008 | 4x100 Relay | Armanti Hayes, Trindon Holliday Trindon Holliday Trindon Holliday is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft... , Gabriel Mvumvure, Richard Thompson Richard Thompson (athlete) Richard "Torpedo" Thompson is a sprinter from Cascade, Trinidad and Tobago who specializes in the 100 metres. He was the silver medalist in the event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, running a personal best of 9.89 seconds.... |
| 100 Meters | Richard Thompson Richard Thompson (athlete) Richard "Torpedo" Thompson is a sprinter from Cascade, Trinidad and Tobago who specializes in the 100 metres. He was the silver medalist in the event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, running a personal best of 9.89 seconds.... |
Facilities
The Tigers have two on-campus facilities that they use for practice and for meet's. The outdoor facility is the Bernie Moore Track & Field Stadium. Named for former head coach Bernie MooreBernie Moore
-External links:...
, the facility has a seating capacity
Seating capacity
Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats...
of 5,680.
The indoor facility is the Carl Maddox Field House
Carl Maddox Field House
The Carl Maddox Field House is an indoor track and field facility located on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. It was built in 1975 however it didn't acquire its current name until the 1998 SEC Indoor Championships where the Field House was renamed in honor of late LSU...
. It is named for former athletics director Carl Maddox
Carl Maddox
Carl Maddox was the athletics director of Louisiana State University and Mississippi State University. The Carl Maddox Field House on the LSU campus is named after him.-Honors and awards:Maddox was awarded the Corbett Award in 1986.-External links:*...
, who was a driving force in getting the Field House built in 1975. It has a seating capacity
Seating capacity
Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats...
of 3,000.
Head coaches
| Years | Coach |
|---|---|
| 1905-06 | Dan A. Killian Dan A. Killian -External links:... |
| 1907-09 | Edgar Wingard Edgar Wingard Edgar Ramey Wingard was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at six different schools: Butler University , the University of Pittsburgh , Louisiana State University , the University of Maine , Susquehanna... |
| 1910-11 | John W. Mayhew John W. Mayhew -External links:* at College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com... |
| 1912 | F.M. Long |
| 1913-15 | F. C. Beckler |
| 1916-27 | Tad Gormley Tad Gormley Frank 'Tad' Gormley was the former head of the New Orleans Gymnastics Club and Amateur Athletic Union.He was a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts... |
| 1928 | F. C. Frey |
| 1929 | Ridge Edwards |
| 1930-47 | Bernie Moore Bernie Moore -External links:... |
| 1948 | Jules Roux |
| 1949-63 | Al Moreau |
| 1964-76 | John May |
| 1977-81 | Bill McClure |
| 1982 | Murrell "Boots" Garland |
| 1983-86 | Billy Maxwell |
| 1987 | Sam Seemes |
| 1988-2004 | Pat Henry Pat Henry Pat Henry is the current track & field coach at Texas A&M University. He is also the former track & field coach at Louisiana State University where he won 27 national championships.... |
| 2004-Present | Dennis Shaver |
External links
| 75th Anniversary of LSU's 1933 NCAA Champion Track & Field Team | |
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| Series 2 | Part 1 |
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| Series 4 | Part 1 |
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| Series 5 | Part 1 |