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Leroy Burrell named Texas A&M track & field head coach
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· June 28, 2026
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Key points Further information on Burrell's new role and what it means for Texas A&M's track and field program can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald. Texas A&M has appointed a new head coach for its track and field team.
Texas A&M has appointed a new head coach for its track and field team. Leroy Burrell, an Olympic gold medalist, will be leading the team. He brings experience from his previous coaching positions at Auburn and Houston.
Burrell's hiring follows his successful tenure at these institutions. Details of his appointment and plans for the team are available from the source.
Further information on Burrell's new role and what it means for Texas A&M's track and field program can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald.
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Category: local Published: June 28, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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