Tom Tellez Track at Carl Lewis International Complex

The Tom Tellez Track at Carl Lewis International Complex, also known as simply Tom Tellez Track or Carl Lewis International Complex, is home to the Houston Cougars men's and women's outdoor track and field teams and women's soccer team. The facility is named after Tom Tellez and Carl Lewis, two of the most notable individuals to have been associated with the program.

Carl Lewis International Complex
Full nameTom Tellez Track at the Carl Lewis International Complex
LocationHouston, Texas
OwnerUniversity of Houston System
OperatorUniversity of Houston
Capacity6,000
Construction
Broke ground1999
Opened2000
Construction cost$4 Million[1]
Tenants
Houston Cougars track & field (NCAA) (2000-Present)

The track features a European style design with wider curves and shorter straightaways than most U.S. tracks to enhance the speed of runners.[1]

References

  1. Carpenter, Tom (2000-03-31). "UH's new facility to open this weekend". The Daily Cougar. Retrieved 2008-05-29.

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