The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Qualifiers announced for 2015 Nike Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays
03.19.2015 | Texas Relays, Track & Field / Cross Country
The 88th edition of the four-day event begins Wednesday at Mike A. Myers Stadium
Tickets | Schedule | 2015 Texas Relays Headquarters
The 2015 Nike Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays is set to take place Wednesday, March 25 through Saturday, March 28 at Mike A. Myers Stadium.
The 88th annual meet will again draw strong representation from across the state of Texas, the nation and the world among the high school, collegiate and professional ranks. Last year's event featured competitors from 640 high schools, 232 colleges and universities and 156 invitational athletes which added up to 6,552 total participants from 32 states and nine countries. This year's field has 687 high schools and 208 collegiate teams and 134 invitational athletes. A total of 6,625 athletes from 34 states and eight countries are expected to compete.
Some notable qualifiers include:
Current Longhorns
• Morolake Akinosun: 2014 NCAA champion – 4x400m relay
• Kendall Baisden: two-time NCAA champion (2014 outdoor 4x400m relay; 2015 indoor 4x400m relay)
• Ryan Crouser: three-time NCAA shot put champion (2013 outdoor; 2014 indoor; 2014 outdoor)
• Johannes Hock: 2013 NCAA decathlon champion
• Courtney Okolo: four-time NCAA champion (2014 outdoor 400m; 2014 outdoor 4x400m relay; 2015 indoor 400m; 2015 indoor 4x400m relay)
• Kaitlin Petrillose: 2014 NCAA indoor pole vault champion
• Ashley Spencer: two-time NCAA 400-meter outdoor champion (2012-13)
Former Longhorns
• Chauntae Bayne: five-time All-American (60m, 100m, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay)
• Mia Behm: 2011 NCAA indoor 5000m runner-up
• Kendra Chambers: eight-time All-American (400m, 800m, 4x400m relay)
• Leo Manzano: 2012 Olympic silver medalist in 1,500 meters; five-time NCAA champion
• Trey Hardee: 2012 Olympic silver medalist in decathlon; NCAA decathlon record holder
Non-UT Professional Athletes
• Amy Acuff: five-time Olympian
• Antoine Adams: 2012 Olympian – 100, 200 meters and 4x100m relay
• Kineke Alexander: two-time Olympian – 400 meters
• LeJerald Betters: four-time NCAA champion
• Luke Cutts: British indoor pole vault record holder
• Chelsea Hayes: 2012 Olympian in the long jump, 2012 NCAA indoor long jump champion
• Sam Kendricks: 2014 USA outdoor pole vault champion
• Maurice Mitchell: two-time NCAA outdoor 200m champion; 2012 World indoor champion – 4x400m relay
• Omo Osaghae: 2014 World indoor champion – 60mh
• Kara Patterson: five-time USA champion in the javelin
• Andrew Riley: 2012 Olympian – 110-m hurdles
• Charles Silmon: 2013 NCAA 100m champion; 2013 World outdoor silver medal – 4x100m relay
• Members of the Japanese National Team, including Yoshihide Kiryu who equaled the World junior 100-meter record (10.01) in 2013
Notable Collegians
• Shawn Barber (Akron): 2014 and 2015 NCAA indoor pole vault champion
• Luke Blankenship (Tennessee): 2015 NCAA indoor pole vault runner-up
• Trayvon Bromell (Baylor): Texas Relays 100m record holder
• Sandi Morris (Arkansas): 2015 NCAA indoor pole vault champion
• Lindsay Vollmer (Kansas): 2014 Texas Relays heptathlon champion: 2013 NCAA heptathlon champion
Final competitor lists will be announced Tuesday.
The Relays get underway at 10:30 a.m. Central Wednesday with the beginning of the two-day multi-events.
Thursday's action will highlight several of the distance disciplines, including the 1,500 meters and 5,000 meters, and the steeplechase events across both the High School and University/College divisions.
The Friday evening session will showcase University/College events for both men and women on the field, including pole vault, shot put and long jump. That night will also feature the sprint medley and distance medley relays, in addition to several premier High School events, including the 1,600 meters, 4x400-meter relay and 300m hurdles.
Saturday will kick off at 8:15 a.m. with the High School 3,200-meter races. The Saturday portion of the High School 4x100-meter relay events will lead into an exciting, action-packed day.
The Nike Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays Fan Fest will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the throws area of the stadium (northeast corner) and opening ceremonies will take place at 1 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets can be obtained at the Mike A. Myers Stadium Box office during the event or can be purchased in advance at TexasSports.com or by calling the UT Athletics Ticket Office at (800) 982-2386 or (512) 471-3333. Fans can attend the event free of charge on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26 with $20 reserved seating and $10 general admission tickets available for Friday and Saturday. All-session passes can also be purchased for $40 (reserved seats) and $20 (general admission). Single-day tickets go on sale Monday.
Television Coverage
For the fourth year in a row, Longhorn Network will provide extensive coverage. This year, 15 hours of coverage will be available during the four days of the Relays.
Longhorn Network Broadcast Schedule (all times Central)
• Wednesday, March 25: 6-7:30 p.m. (tape delay of multi-events)
• Thursday, March 26: 4:30-6 p.m. (tape delay of multi-events); 6-9 p.m.
• Friday, March 27: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 7-9 p.m.
• Saturday, March 28: 1-5 p.m.
Austin Urban Music Festival
For the 10th straight year, the Austin Urban Music Festival will be held the same weekend as the Nike Clyde Littefield Texas Relays. The two-day festival begins Friday, March 27 and will be held at Auditorium Shores. For more information, click here.
Texas Relays Headquarters
Up-to-date information, including links to tickets, schedules and history, as well as qualifiers, heat sheets and results, can be found at Texas Relays Headquarters
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