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.
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| Full name | Tom Tellez Track at the Carl Lewis International Complex |
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| Location | Houston, Texas |
| Owner | University of Houston System |
| Operator | University of Houston |
| Capacity | 6,000 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1999 |
| Opened | 2000 |
| 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
- Carpenter, Tom (2000-03-31). "UH's new facility to open this weekend". The Daily Cougar. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
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