Billy J. MurphyTrack & Field ComplexLEARN MORE Home of the University of Memphis track and field squad, the Billy J. Murphy Track Complex offers a nine-lane track featuring 48” lanes. The state-of-the-art track surface was resurfaced in 2007 and is currently in championship condition. The competition area includes a nine-lane track, grass infield as well as a full hammer cage and multiple throw areas. The pole vault and jumping areas are reversible to accommodate wind conditions. The complex hosts the annual Memphis Tiger Invitational during the outdoor season. The Memphis Tiger Invitational began in 2009 and enters its third season of competition in 2011. The Tigers also have the benefit of using the Park Avenue Campus’ Murphy Complex’s luxurious weight room, which is located just outside of the turf room inside the main building of the complex. Opened in January of 1993, this weight room is used by a majority of U of M student- athletes. The 10,500 square-foot facility features the latest in strength training equipment. The weight room is equipped with 10 self-contained Olympic platforms and power racks, a plyometric/ medicine ball area, a complete dumbbell line (up to 150 lbs in two and a half pound increments) and a variety of hip sleds, glute-ham stations and other supplemental pieces allowing athletes from all teams to perform an unlimited variety of exercises and movements. - 9 - tRACK rESURFACED IN 2007
