Leroy Burrell returns to Texas A&M track to lead program after retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Leroy Burrell, an Olympic champion and former world record holder, has been appointed the new head coach of Texas A&M track and field. His appointment follows the retirement of Pat Henry, who led the program for 20 years. Burrell is remembered for his record-setting 200-meter run of 19.61 in College Station in 1990, which is still celebrated as a significant athletic achievement. His swift hiring, just 11 days after Henry's retirement announcement, reflects a prepared transition within the athletic department.
- •Burrell previously ran the world’s fastest 200m time at A&M in 1990.
- •Pat Henry retired on June 17, 2026; Burrell was hired June 28, 2026.
- •Burrell has a successful coaching history, previously at Houston and Auburn.
- •He was an Olympic gold medalist and former world record holder in the 100m.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Watch A&M coach Leroy Burrell’s record 19.61 run in College Station
"Watch Leroy Burrell’s 19.61 in College Station as the Olympic champion returns to lead Texas A&M track after Pat Henry’s retirement.
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