Charlotte 49ers track and field
| Charlotte 49ers track and field | |
|---|---|
| University | University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
| Head coach | Bob Olesen Joseph Lynn (distance) |
| Conference | AAC |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Outdoor track | Irwin Belk Track and Field Center/Transamerica Field |
| Nickname | 49ers |
| Colors | Green and white |
The Charlotte 49ers track and field team is the track and field program that represents University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The 49ers compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the American Athletic Conference. The team is based in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Irwin Belk Track and Field Center/Transamerica Field.
The program is coached by Bob Olesen and Joseph Lynn (distance). The track and field program officially encompasses four teams, as the NCAA regards men's and women's indoor track and field and outdoor track and field as separate sports.
Several 49ers attempted to make the Olympic team at the 2024 United States Olympic trials. Former 49ers athlete Abraham Morlu represented Liberia in the 2000 Olympic 4 × 100 m.