BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Four-time Big Ten Coach of the Year Ron Helmer announced today that he will retire from his role as the Director of Indiana Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country at the conclusion of his contract, which runs through the 2022-23 season.
IU Athletics will soon begin formulating a succession plan to fill the position in advance of the 2023-24 season.
Helmer's retirement will bring an end to a coaching career that has spanned more than 50 years and is littered with national champions, Olympic gold medalists, and enormous team accomplishments.