| Virginia Tech Hokies track and field | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| Head coach | Ben Thomas |
| Conference | ACC |
| Location | Blacksburg, Virginia |
| Outdoor track | Johnson / Miller Track Complex |
| Nickname | Hokies |
| Colors | Chicago maroon and burnt orange[1] |
TheVirginia Tech Hokies track and field team is thetrack and field program that representsVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The Hokies compete inNCAA Division I as a member of theAtlantic Coast Conference. The team is based inBlacksburg, Virginia at theJohnson / Miller Track Complex.[2]
The program is coached byBen Thomas.[3] The track and field program officially encompasses four teams because the NCAA considers men's and women's indoor track and field and outdoor track and field as separate sports.[4]
Queen Claye won the 2010 women'sThe Bowerman, becoming the only Virginia Tech athlete to win the award.[5]
Spyridon Jullien is the Hokies' only four-time NCAA champion, achieving two titles each in theweight throw for distance andhammer throw.[6]
As of 2024[update], a total of 51 men and 37 women have achieved individual first-teamAll-American status at the Division Imen's outdoor,women's outdoor,men's indoor, orwomen's indoor national championships (using the modern criteria of top-8 placing regardless of athlete nationality).[7][8]
