Track Athletic Barrier Breaker Carl Sheffield

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From left, UNT President Norval Pohl, Carl Sheffield, Athletic Director Rick Villarreal

From left, UNT President Norval Pohl, Carl Sheffield, Athletic Director Rick Villarreal

In 1994, Carl Sheffield broke the color barrier to become the first North Texas track and field coach.

Today, Sheffield is assistant director of track and field. Under his guidance, our sprinters have set or broken 13 school records, won 45 conference certificates, and qualified individual and team athletes for NCAA outdoor championships.