There are 19 article(s) tagged Track and Field:

• July 2024

  • Olympians set to compete at Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis

    The 2024 Olympics get underway July 24 in Paris. This week, however, track and field fans can see some high-level competition — and some Olympians to boot — right here in Memphis.

    By John Varlas July 12, 2024

• June 2024

  • Harrison Williams makes US Olympic decathlon team

    The former MUS standout qualifies for the 2024 Paris Olympics by placing third in the decathlon at the U.S. Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon.

    By David Boyd June 26, 2024

  • Ole Miss sprinter dominates, Arkansas takes team crown at NCAA track championships

    McKenzie Long of Ole Miss captured titles in three events. Also, a former Whitehaven High School star earns All-American honors in men’s championships.

    By The Associated Press June 09, 2024

• May 2024

  • Internal report clears Collierville staff of alleged ‘disrespectful and racial behavior’ at track event

    An internal investigation by the Collierville Schools district states that none of its employees were involved in hurling racial slurs during a dispute over an athletic field earlier this month.

    By Abigail Warren May 22, 2024

  • Collierville runner steals the show at area track meet

    Several athletes gave outstanding performances at the Section 4-AAA track meet at Collierville High, but Khari Webb stole the show. East High wins A-AA section titles. 

    By John Varlas May 13, 2024

  • Black track official alleges racist altercation at Collierville meet

    Ron King, who is Black, told The Daily Memphian he and others were subjected to racist attacks from parents during a middle school meet at Collierville High School last weekend.

    By John Varlas May 07, 2024

  • Daily Memphian Track and Field Honor Roll

    Here are the top performances for Memphis-area TSSAA athletes in track and field through May 4.

    By David Boyd May 06, 2024

  • Guest Column: The beauty of track and field

    “Track is unique because it is both an individual and a team sport. It is a meritocracy in which the best time wins and the fastest athletes get to perform regardless of the opinions of parents or coaches. But the competition in track is not just between runners, but most importantly within each runner too.”

    By Bryce W. Ashby May 06, 2024

  • Daily Memphian Track and Field Honor Roll

    Here are the top performances for Memphis-area TSSAA athletes in track and field through April 27.

    By David Boyd May 05, 2024

• April 2024

  • Shot-put record shattered at Memphis Invitational

    The Memphis track and field team had a record-breaking weekend at the Memphis Tiger Invitational on Friday and Saturday.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 28, 2024

• August 2023

  • Gallery: Ed Murphey Classic brings world class athletes to Rhodes College

    Photographer Greg Campbell was on site for the 7th annual Ed Murphey Classic at Rhodes College on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. The Classic, named for University of Tennessee track standout Ed Murphey, continues Saturday at 3 p.m. on Beale Street with the Murphey Mile and pole vault competition.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 04, 2023

  • Ed Murphey Classic is back, bigger and better than ever

    Several Olympians are scheduled to compete in this year’s event, which will have a new twist Saturday on Beale.

    By John Varlas August 01, 2023

• August 2022

  • Hill: There is no finish line this inspiring Tigers runner can’t cross

    Emmanuel Cullins worked the graveyard shift at night and ran track during the day so he could graduate. Now he’s back for one more season of running with the Tigers. 

    By Drew Hill August 17, 2022

• July 2022

  • Former Whitehaven standout Johnson sets the pace at Ed Murphey Classic

    Class of 2022 grad willing to lend a hand, while getting a chance to compete alongside the pros.

    By John Varlas July 30, 2022

  • This year’s Ed Murphey Classic aiming for new heights

    Competition takes place at the University of Memphis’ South Campus — and on Beale Street. Beale Street will host the pole vault competition on July 30.

    By John Varlas July 21, 2022

• July 2021

  • Calkins: Meet Memphis’ secret Olympian

    ‘Jessica Ramsey could win the gold medal in shot put in Tokyo. She prepared for the challenge by (I swear) working at Insomnia Cookies on Beale Street.’

    By Geoff Calkins July 24, 2021

• June 2021

  • MUS track standout just misses Olympic berth

    Harrison Williams falls short in decathlon after losing ground in the last two events.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 21, 2021

• February 2021

  • Ed Murphey Classic expanding its track and field program for 2021

    Summer meet at CBHS also is the finale event of the U.S. Pro Track Series. 

    By John Varlas February 02, 2021

• August 2019

  • Murphey Classic brings top middle-distance runners to CBHS

    Top American middle-distance runners set for "amazing show" Saturday at CBHS.

    By John Varlas August 09, 2019