Murray State University Athletics
Marshall Gage Track
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Without question, 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. Originally built in 1973 as part of the Roy Stewart Stadium construction project, the track was initially surfaced with a Rekortan running
surface used in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Recently the surface was replaced again giving the Racers a brand new track to practice and compete.
MSU alum Marshall Gage was the primary donor and fundraiser for the first resurfacing project and continues to be a great supporter of the program. So much in fact, the track was named in his honor in 1996.
Gage ran for the Racers from 1957-61 as a sprinter and hurdler. Gage was the only runner in the 1959 Ohio Valley Conference Championship to win three events, placing first in the 100-yard dash, 120-yard high hurdles and 220-yard low hurdles. He was inducted to the MSU Hall of Fame in 1965 and was also a 1995 Golden Horseshoe Award recipient.
In addition to the nine-lane track, the MSU track and field facilities include a spacious, modern locker room, and a well-equipped weight room and training room.
Located inside the stadium is a long jump pit, a high jump area, a pole vault pit and a shot put area.
