Pitt Athletics
Monday, February 24, 2020
See a Piece of Olympic Games History
The 1936 Berlin Olympic Games were famous for Jesse Owens’ sweeping victories, but did you know that Pitt shares in the history too? A 21-year-old runner named John Woodruff (A&S ’39) paused mid-race and still managed to win the 800 meter competition. Pitt has his gold medal.
Monday, January 13, 2020
Track and Field Olympian Reflects on Time at Pitt, Plans for New Facilities
Alumnus Herb Douglas (EDUC ’48, ’50G), the oldest living African American Olympic medalist, says plans for new training spaces for athletes will bring recruiting and Pitt Athletics to new heights.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Pitt Hosts Students from Franklin Regional School District for Disability Mentoring Day
The University of Pittsburgh hosted 13 students from Franklin Regional School District as they participated in Disability...
Friday, August 9, 2019
Tether Device Aims to Improve Swimmers’ Times, Go Beyond the Pool
A University of Pittsburgh research team has developed a new device for swimmers, called Impulse, which measures force production to aid coaches and athletes in determining better ways to improve performance and prevent injury. And they’re starting with students on Pitt’s Swimming and Diving team.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Four Student-Athletes Named to 2019 All-ACC Outdoor Track and Field Academic Team
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Aaron Donald Football Performance Center Unveiled, Supported by Historic Gift
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Inaugural Broadcast Course in Pitt Studios Gives Hands-on Experience to Students
Alumnus Kevin Smith brought his expertise back to Pitt after a 17-year Hollywood career writing movie and TV screenplays to instruct the innovative new course.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
