Introducing the Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame Class of 2025
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) is pleased to announce the Collegiate Track & Field/Cross Country Athlete Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
The class of 12 will be enshrined on Sunday, June 8, at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts in Eugene, Oregon. The induction ceremony is free and open to the public and will be held three days prior to the start of the 2025 NCAA DI Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Hayward Field. If you’re not in Eugene, you can watch a free stream on RunnerSpace.
Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame
Track & Field and Cross Country
2025 Induction Class
| Team | Events | Years Active | Hometown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Acuff | UCLA | Jumps | 1994-1997 | Corpus Christi, Texas |
| Cathy Branta | Wisconsin | Mid-Distance/Distance | 1981-1985 | Slinger, Wis. |
| Bert Cameron | UTEP | Sprints | 1980-1983 | Spanish Town, Jamaica |
| Joaquim Cruz | Oregon | Mid-Distance | 1983-1984 | Taguatinga, Brazil |
| Joe Falcon | Arkansas | Mid-Distance/Distance | 1984-1989 | Belton, Mo. |
| Diane Guthrie | George Mason | C.E./Jumps | 1991-1995 | Santa Cruz, Jamaica |
| Larance Jones | Truman (fka NEMo) | Sprints | 1970-1974 | Lemoore, Calif. |
| Madeline Manning | Tennessee State | Mid-Distance | 1967-1972 | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Scott Neilson | Washington | Throws | 1976-1979 | New Westminster, B.C. |
| Suziann Reid | Texas | Sprints | 1996-1999 | Greenbelt, Md. |
| Gillian Russell | Miami (Fla.) | Hurdles | 1992-1995 | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Spec Towns | Georgia | Hurdles | 1934-1937 | Augusta, Ga. |
INDUCTION CEREMONY: Sunday, June 8, 2025 — Hult Center for Performing Arts, Eugene, Ore.
This year’s class features some of the greatest names in collegiate track & field and cross country history. With 55 national collegiate titles, 17 collegiate records, eight Olympic/World Championships medals, and six world records while in college, these athletes have left an indelible mark on the sports.
The Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame was established in 2022 to honor the best of the best in collegiate track & field and cross country. The Hall of Fame recognizes the achievements of athletes who have left a lasting mark on the sport during their time in college.
About the USTFCCCA
The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) is a non-profit professional organization representing cross country and track & field coaches of all levels. The organization represents over 11,000 coaching members encompassing 98-percent of all NCAA track & field programs (DI, DII, and DIII) and includes members representing the NAIA and NJCAA, as well as a number of state high school coaches associations. The USTFCCCA serves as an advocate for cross country and track & field coaches, providing a leadership structure to assist the needs of a diverse membership, serving as an activist for coaches’ interests, and working as a liaison between the various stakeholders in the sports of cross country and track & field.
