Track & Field

Hall of Famer Norm Phillips, who spent over 50 years coaching high school track and field in El Paso at Irvin and Hanks, passed away today at the age of 92.

Former UTEP and Oakland Raiders wide receiver Johnnie Lee Higgins Jr. headlines the UTEP Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022.

The UTEP Athletic Department announced the first ever Garage Sale this Friday, with over two thousand items priced between one dollar and as high as $40.

UTEP officials and head coaches of four fall sports met with the media on Thursday afternoon at the brand new Sky Lounge in the Sun Bowl to address their respective upcoming seasons.

Former Miner track and field star Emmanuel Korir is now a gold medalist for Kenya as he claimed first place in the men's 800m final at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday.

The Tornillo Coyotes tweeted out the trading card to announce that Fierro will be signing with UTEP at 10 am on, Thursday, July 22nd inside the Tornillo high school library.

Alan Culpepper, who starred at Coronado High School and later became an Olympic marathon runner, will be returning to El Paso to coach at UTEP.

Senior pole vaulter Paulo Benavides was able to capture national recognition for his efforts this season and was named Conference USA Co-Men’s Field Athlete of the Year.

Former major league pitcher Rocky Coppinger and pro wrestler Gory Guerrero are among eight new inductees into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2020.

UTEP today announced their 2020 Golden Pick award winners for athletics, with Bryson Williams and Chantoba Bright winning male and female athlete of the year.