Ole Miss’ track and field program has quietly become something of a national power under head coach Connie Price-Smith, who, recall, doubles as the head coach of the women’s national team. Last week and over the weekend, the NCAA track and field championship meet returned to Oregon’s historic Hayward field, and both teams finished in the top 30 in points.
Selection to the NCAA meet is on an individual basis, with a regional meet taking place after the conference meets finish. A full 11 athletes across the men’s and women’s teams qualified for this year’s national championships, and they collectively earn points for Ole Miss.