University of Richmond Athletics
Track & Field Hosts 2nd Annual Fred Hardy Invitational On Friday And Saturday
03/23/2006 | Women's Track & Field
March 23, 2006
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. - The University of Richmond men's and women's track & field teams will host the 2nd Annual Fred Hardy Invitational on Friday and Saturday.
The non-team scoring meet, named after legendary track & field coach and University of Richmond Hall Of Fame member Fred Hardy, will be held at the Fred Hardy Track with the throwing events taking place at President's Field.
Friday's schedule will start at 2:00 p.m. with the throwing events at President's Field, while the running events start at 3 p.m. on Fred Hardy Track. Throwing events begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday and track events will start at 11 a.m.
The 15-team field includes Virginia, Bucknell, James Madison, Vermont, Virginia Commonwealth, William & Mary, Kent State, George Washington, Shippensburg, Lock Haven, Millersville, West Chester, Wagner, Longwood and Richmond.
Fred Hardy, who passed away in December, coached track & field and cross country for 35 years (1950-1985) at the University of Richmond and established an elite program that succeeded on the collegiate and international level. He was known by his student-athletes as a great teacher that elevated every athlete beyond their initial potential. During his years at Richmond, Hardy coached 45 All-Americans on the men's side and 20 All-Americans on the women's side. He also guided two Olympians, three NCAA national champions and one AIAW Champion.
The 1st Annual Fred Hardy Invitational was a success last year, but the 2nd Annual takes on special meaning due to Hardy's passing at the age of 89 in December.
