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Queen Quedith Claye née Harrison (born September 10, 1988) is an American hurdler and sprinter who competed in the 400 metres hurdles at the 2008 Summer Olympics.She was a six-time collegiate All-American at Virginia Tech where she was elected to its sports hall of fame.
Henry Rono (12 February 1952 – 15 February 2024) was a Kenyan track and field athlete who specialised in various long-distance running events. Although he never competed at the Olympics, Rono is remembered as one of the most prolific collegiate competitors in the history of track in the United States, as well as being the former record holder for the 3000 metres steeplechase for over a decade.
During the period 1977–1981, when Riddick was a member, they were the premier track club in the United States. [10] In 1980, Riddick was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame of The Lower Virginia Peninsula. [11] In 1997, Riddick was inducted into the Hampton Roads African American Sports Hall of Fame. [12]
The Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1982 to honor and preserve the memory of athletes, coaches, administrators and staff members who have made outstanding contributions to athletics at Virginia Tech. A total of 211 individuals have been inducted to the Tech Hall of Fame during special annual ceremonies held each fall.
As a sprinter on the Longhorn track team, Smith ran a 100-yard dash in 9.4 seconds, one-tenth of a second off the world record at the time. [ 3 ] After graduating from University of Texas at Austin where he ran track and was a member of the Silver Spurs, Smith played professional football for the Los Angeles Rams and the Pittsburgh Steelers ...
Harold Marion Osborn D.O. (April 13, 1899 – April 5, 1975) was an American track athlete. He won a gold medal in Olympic decathlon and high jump in 1924 and was the first athlete to win a gold medal in both the decathlon and an individual event.
Pages in category "Track and field in Virginia" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
The 1931 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships were organized by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and served as the national championships in indoor track and field for the United States. The men's edition was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York , and it took place February 25.