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Ray Doakes, 1995 NCAA high jump champion, was inducted into the Razorback hall of honor as part of the 2022 class
Ray will be remembered as the first Razorback to win the NCAA high jump title and the school record holder at 2:32 m but it is his impact on the team’s performance during his stay in Fayetteville that is unforgettable. He was never on a losing team in 4 years, indoor or outdoor, conference or nationals. That’s right … 16 -0. Astounding! Welcome to the Hall of Honor, Ray. So richly deserved.
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Coach McDonnell’s teams won 5 triple crowns – National titles in cross country, indoor and outdoor track in the same academic year. UTEP won 3 triple crowns. No other school has managed the feat.
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Track teams under Coach McDonnell won 42 NCAA titles. Including, 12-consecutive indoor track championships (1984-1995), the longest string of national titles by any school in any sport in collegiate history.
A Tribute to John McDonnell
John hopes he made a difference in young people’s lives. Indeed you did John. INDEED YOU DID.
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