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2013 Track and Field Media Guide
26 Olympians Produced
15 Individual National Champions
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Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex
Saluki Athletics broke ground on a new track and field facility on May 23, 2011 and the project was completed in
early May, 2012. The final piece of the Saluki Way initiative, the Saluki Track and Field Complex is a $3.96 mil-
lion project located directly east of Abe Martin Field. The facility includes:
• A regulation NCAA competition 400-meter track with a state-of-the art, full-depth polyurethane synthetic track
surface system.
• Accommodations for regulation NCAA competition field events, including bi-directional pole vault and long and
triple jump surfaces.
• Accommodations for regulation NCAA competition throwing events, including a dual shot put pad and hammer
throw, discus and javelin areas.
• A state-of-the-art, multi-event synthetic turf infield which can be set to accommodate an NCAA regulation soccer
pitch or football field.
• Spectator seating for 250, including seven ADA positions with future capacity for up to 500 additional specta-
tors.
• Pole-mounted track and field sports lighting.
• A 4,500 square foot track and locker support building with future expansion capability.
• A free-standing track building for event operations and viewing.
Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex