Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium (Knoxville, Tennessee)
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Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium has seen competition among some of the sport's most elite athletes by hosting the 1969 NCAA Championships, 1982 TAC Championships, 1993 AAU Junior Olympics, 1994 USATF Championships, 1994 USATF National Youth Athletics Championships and the 1995 NCAA Championships. Additionally, the Sea Ray Relays bring top-flight athletes to Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium each April since 1967. Named for the Knoxville business leader whose generous contribution provided the momentum to undertake its early development, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium is an eight-lane, Olympic-style oval with dual sets of runways for jumping and pole vault events. The first meet held at Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium took place on April 2, 1966. Facility records have been changing hands regularly since then.
The track underwent a total facelift in 1992. The start-finish lines were moved to take advantage of prevailing winds. The track and throwing areas were resurfaced, while the field event areas were redesigned for efficiency and safety. All field events are contested on the infield for fan-friendly viewing. All field events can be staged in both directions to take advantage of wind, as well.
There are 7,500 permanent seats and a press pavilion adjacent to the track. The track is marked for all collegiate and Olympic metric events and can handle the steeplechase, javelin and hammer throw.
The track underwent a total facelift in 1992. The start-finish lines were moved to take advantage of prevailing winds. The track and throwing areas were resurfaced, while the field event areas were redesigned for efficiency and safety. All field events are contested on the infield for fan-friendly viewing. All field events can be staged in both directions to take advantage of wind, as well.
There are 7,500 permanent seats and a press pavilion adjacent to the track. The track is marked for all collegiate and Olympic metric events and can handle the steeplechase, javelin and hammer throw.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Black_Track_at_LaPorte_Stadium
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