Texas Tech track and field

Former Texas Tech standout Sally Kipyego advanced to the finals of the women’s 5,000 meter run and former Tech all-American Michael Mathieu moved into the semifinals of the men’s 200-meter dash Tuesday at the Olympics.

Former Red Raider and U.S. Olympian Jason Young’s Olympic journey came to an end Monday morning as Young finished 18th in the qualifying round of the men’s discus throw.

Former Texas Tech hurdler Jamele Mason finished fifth in his heat and 24th overall during the first round of the men's 400-meter hurdles at the 2012 London Olympics Friday morning.

Former Texas Tech standouts Jamele Mason and Sally Kipyego will be the first of seven former Texas Tech athletes to complete at the 2012 London Olympics early Friday morning as the track and field events officially begin.

Texas Tech Head Track and Field Coach Wes Kittley was recognized by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Monday as he was named the Mountain Region Women’s Coach of the Year.

Texas Tech Red Raider Track and Field are ranked No. 9 in the latest United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association rankings on Monday.

On the Monday edition of Sportsline, we spoke with Texas Tech track and field head coach Wes Kittley about what's on the horizon for the men's and women's teams.

The Texas Tech track and field team is set wrap up the 2012 indoor season this weekend by sending eight athletes to Boise, Idaho to compete at the NCAA 2012 Indoor Championships.

With an extremely successful weekend the Texas Tech track and field program has ten athletes in the Top 20 of the national Division I indoor list.