Track and Field
| Name | Class year | Notability | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Adkins | 1993 | Tech Hall of Fame, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1996 Summer Olympics | |
| Ed Hamm | 1929 | Tech Hall of Fame, won the gold medal in the long jump at the 1928 Summer Olympics held in Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| David Krummenacker | 1998 | Professional track athlete, a three time world champion in the 800m | |
| Derek Mills | 1994 | Tech Hall of Fame, was a 1996 Olympic Games gold medalist in the men's 4x400 meter relay for the United States | |
| Antonio McKay | 1985 | Tech Hall of Fame, has won several awards including gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics | |
| Angelo Taylor | 1998 | Won the NCAA title in 1998 and placed second in 1997; winner of 400 m hurdles at the 2000 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics. | |
| Longino Welch | 1923 | Tech Hall of Fame, won the pole vault competition at the first NCAA track and field championships in 1921 with a jump of 12 feet. |
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