Marshall Gage Track - Facilities - Murray State University Athletics

Marshall Gage Track

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Marshall Gage Track History & Notes

Murray State's track facilities are some of the finest in the nation, and the most outstanding in the region.
The centerpiece of the track and field facilities is the nine-lane-state-of-the-art running surface.
The track was part of the overall building plan when Roy Stewart Stadium was opened in 1973.
The track was initially surfaced with the same was used in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
MSU alum and former track & field star Marshall Gage was the primary donor and fund raiser for the first resurfacing project and continues to be a great supporter of the program.
The track was named in his honor in 1996.
Gage ran for the Racers from 1957-61 as a sprinter and hurdler. He was the only runner in the 1959 OVC Championship to win three events.
He was inducted to the MSU Hall of Fame in 1965 and was also a 1995 Golden Horseshoe Award recipient.
MSU Located inside the stadium the track & field facility features two long jump pits, a high jump area, a pole vault pit and a shot put area. Discus, javelin and hammer throw facilities are located just inside the stadium east wall.
The MSU track & field program enjoys a comfortable locker room on the first floor of Stewart Stadium.