1976- 1 Score At Nationals- Coach Cleburne Price- Team is Injury-prone
The team won its 5th straight outdoor SWC championship, with Jim McGoldrick as the team captain.
At one point, 15 athletes were hurt, and six members were dropped from the team. McGoldrick is the only Longhorn winner at the Texas relays.
Jim McGoldrick was a standout track and field athlete for the Texas Longhorns in the 1970s, particularly known for his dominance in the discus throw. Here’s a snapshot of his legacy: 🥇 Texas Track & Field Titan • NCAA Champion: McGoldrick won the NCAA discus title and was a key figure in Texas’s field event success during the mid-1970s. • Triple Crown Winner: He captured victories at the Texas Relays, Kansas Relays, and Drake Relays, a rare feat that underscored his national prominence. • Record-Setting Throw: At the Kansas Relays, he launched a personal and meet record of 208 feet 9 inches, which ranked among the top five collegiate throws ever at the time. • SWC Dominance: He won his second straight Southwest Conference discus title, with seven throws over 200 feet in conference competition.
1976 Texas Track Team
