First African American Track and Field Competitors

James Craig and Audry Hardy were the first African Americans to compete for UT in track and field in 1967.

  • Written by Betsey B. Creekmore

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  • Title First African American Track and Field Competitors
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  • Keywords First African American Track and Field Competitors
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date January 20, 2026
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  • Date of Last Update October 7, 2018