Track and field Coverage

NC State track, cross country coach has been hitting his stride for 45 years

NC State track & field and cross country coach Rollie Geiger has played a significant role in that success for 45 years at the university.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Track, cross country coach grateful for 45-year run at NC State

Rollie Geiger has played a key role in the success of the NC State men's and women's cross country teams during his decades-long tenure as coach.

St. Aug's sprinter sets school record, qualifies for Indoor Nationals

Saint Augustine's University sprinter Terrell Robinson, a graduate of Mount Tabor High School in Winston-Salem, set meet and school records with a 6.64 second 60 meters at the HBCU Showdown at the 168th Street Armory in New York City on Saturday.

Famed track coach George Williams helps athletes prep for Paris Olympics, reflects on departure from St. Augustine's University

George Williams, a former St. Augustine's University coach, was fired in July 2020. He continues to coach athletes and is preparing several for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Gerald Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Legendary track and field coach George Williams continues training athletes

Former St. Augustine's University coach George Williams has coached hundreds of national and Olympic champions during his long career. Even though the university fired Williams in July 2020, the 81-year-old continues to coach athletes at different stages of their lives.

Duke's Hoffman, Marsh win bronze at NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Graduate students Lauren Hoffman and Erin Marsh earned bronze medals and garnered All-America First Team honors in the 400m hurdles and heptathlon, respectively, as the No. 16 Duke women's track and field team wrapped up a historic season with the final day of competition at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

NC State's Tuohy wins 5000m NCAA title

NC State track & field sophomore Katelyn Tuohy won the 5000m NCAA Championship on Saturday, crossing the finish line in 15:18.39. The title is NC State's second outdoor 5000m title in a row, and the championship is the first individual national title for Tuohy.

Fayetteville State track and field team captures first conference title

Fayetteville State's Outdoor Track and Field team captured their first conference title as co-champions at the 2022 CIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship at Jericho Park in Bowie, Maryland. The Broncos shared the podium with Winston-Salem State University with identical scores of 149.5 points.

Fayetteville State media relations

Town of Garner celebrates gold medalist Randolph Ross

On Tuesday, the town of Garner wanted to make it official: They are proud of one of their own winning gold in Tokyo this summer.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter

Randolph Ross honored in Garner

On Tuesday, the town of Garner wanted to make it official: They are proud of one of their own for winning gold in Tokyo.

Legendary former St. Augustine's track coach continuing to train Olympians

Saint Augustine's University has sent over 40 athletes to the Summer Olympics for track and field since 1988.

Chris Lea, WRAL sports anchor/reporter

For 40 years, legendary track coach trains Triangle Olympians

George Williams, the legendary coach who got them there, is also a former United States Olympic track coach himself.

Cary doctor helping USA track and field athletes

Cary chiropractor Dr. David Pascal is watching the Track and Field events closely. He's been treating athletes for team USA for years, including preparing for the games in Tokyo.

Cheering from afar: Randolph Ross' family holds watch party as he competes at Tokyo Olympics

An eruption of cheers filled the living room as Ross ran his way into the semifinals of the men's 400-meter race in the Tokyo Olympics.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Former UNC track star set to compete in 400m hurdles

Former UNC star Kenny Selmon will compete this week.

NC State athlete gets chance to run in Olympics

Gabbi Cunningham was added to the U.S. track team after Brianna McNeal lost her appeal against a five-year ban for breaking anti-doping rules.

NC State alumna on the fast track to the Olympics

A North Carolina State University alum is now on the fast track to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter

Standout track star for St. Augustine's scores bid to Tokyo Olympics

A former St. Augustine's University track and field star just scored his ticket to the Tokyo Olympics.

Luke Notestine, WRAL photojournalist

Local track and field athlete secures his ticket to the Tokyo Olympics

A former St. Augustine's University track and field star just scored his ticket to the Tokyo Olympics.

U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials: A Scorcher On and Off the Track

The tenth and final day of the United States track and field Olympic trials was a scorcher, both on and off the track.

Scott Cacciola and Kevin Draper, New York Times

Extra Effort Where Are They Now: Jamila Forte-Fletcher

26 years ago she cleared the bar as a state champion high jumper, now, Jamila Forte-Fletcher simply raises it.

Extra Effort: Where Are They Now? Jamila Forte-Fletcher

26 years after receiving the Extra Effort Award from Tom Suiter, Jamila Forte, now Jamila Forte-Fletcher, still follows through on everything she sets out to do.

Jared Fialko

Usain Bolt reports he's tested positive for coronavirus

Jamaican authorities said running legend Usain Bolt has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Williams says he was faced with ultimatum, wants to continue to coach

WRAL's Keely Arthur spoke with former Saint Augustine's track coach George Williams about Wednesday's news he had been fired and what happens next.

Track legend 'blindsided' by dismissal from St. Aug's

Legendary track coach George Williams talks to WRAL News after his sudden dismissal from St. Augustine's University.